Monthly Archives: August 2008
Surfin’ Djangos – Go Man Go!
It's doubtful Django Reinhardt ever caught a wave to sit on top of the world. But as these two new CDs prove, Django's music...
David Grissom – Loud Music
When you've made your living and reputation as a hired gun, and finally decide to cut a solo album, what do you do? In...
Bo Ramsey – Fragile
New records from Bo Ramsey are always a treat. Best known as the guitarist for folk singer Greg Brown and his work with Lucinda...
Lee Rocker – Black Cat Bone
On his second record for Alligator, former Stray Cats bassist Lee Rocker continues to show just how vital he was to that band's sound,...
Peter Case – Leet Us Now Praise Sleepy John
Peter Case has typically been thought of as a folksinger, and this record showcases that side of his talents. Except for a few songs,...
Eric Bibb – An Evening with Eric Bibb
Eric Bibb plays blues and folk with his own touch, and is one of t he most underrated acoustic artists making the rounds.
On...
Steep Canyon Rangers – Lovin’ Pretty Women
The Steep Canyon Rangers are part of a new wave of young bluegrass bands that turn the energy past hot to fricassee. In 2006,...
Sam Baker – Pretty World
It's hard to classify Austin's Sam Baker as a singer/songwriter. Not because his songs are well-written - they're often brilliant, invariably memorable. But Baker's...
Rick McRae- Guitarland
The retitled version of Johnny Gimble's "Fiddlin' Around" ("Pickin' Around") is a clue, but just going by the repertoire here - encompassing Jobim, Bonfa,...
Boss Tweed – EP
Boss Tweed has taken rockabilly to the big city. The New York power trio was formed in 2004 with all the requisites: minimalistic drum...