A descendant of Devil Anse Hatfield (of the legendary American folklore clan the Hatfields) on his father’s mother’s side, McMains was not easily pinned down to a genre early on in his career. He toured Europe as bassist with punk band The Generators, spent two years as vocalist for Earl Slick’s band, spent another two […]
Interview with Doc Fell & co. – Dust Bowl Heart
Deep in the heart of Cherokee Country, in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, the small town of Tahlequah, Oklahoma is giving rise to a dynamic and eclectic cure for the common country music rut. Led by Dr. John Fell (a general practitioner by day and manically expressive singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist by night) and […]
Interview with Salty Moses – Borrowed Time (A Climate Change Prophecy)
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Salty Moses about the new single, Borrowed Time – A Climate Change Prophecy, as well as other topics such as challenges, motivations and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, […]
Alan Barnosky Carries Old Freight With Beautiful, Bluegrass Infused, Infectious Soundscapes – I Love This Album
North Carolina based singer/songwriter, guitarist and beautiful bluegrass creating aficionado Alan Barnosky has delivered an album that I absolutely love. I can’t get enough of the enchanting soundscapes which paint vivid mental images of rolling hills, backyard bonfire throw downs with entertainment provided by top notch pickers, and the comforting feelings that go along with […]
Alpha Mule Deliver Potent Blend of High Caliber Musicianship on Corpus Christi
SoCal based bluegrass/folk/roots duo Alpha Mule have released an engaging, roots rockin’ new single titled Corpus Christi. The distant train kicks off the song with some mood-setting atmosphere before we are guided through a melodic and fast paced barrage of banjo runs, sweet sounding pedal steel, driving rhythm, the classic sound of an upright bass […]
Songs from the Suck, Chattanooga Maestro and Storyteller Randy Steele Releases Solo Album
Chattanooga’s Randy Steele, also the frontman of award winning band Slim Pickins, traveled to Muscle Shoals to record his more eclectic spin on traditional bluegrass as well as exercise his growth as a songwriter resulting in the latest solo album Songs from the Suck. About the album title (which definitely grabs your attention), Randy states, […]
Butch Parnell Releases Beautiful, Love-Infused Single Titled Hurry
NYC based Alt-Americana singer/songwriter Butch Parnell has delivered a beautiful soundscape packed with lovely melodies, an upbeat rhythm and the freshly invigorating passion that comes with new love. As with everything in life, Hurry can be interpreted in various ways. On the flip side of the excitement that new love brings, there is also that […]
Remember The Alamo, Free Willy Style
Texas based Bluegrass, Alt-Country, Americana outfit Free Willy recently released their latest project Remember The Alamo. After years of writing songs, W.B. Jones decided it was time to finally get on with some recording business and release these sounds to music listeners around the world. W.B.’s vision included creating what he calls the Free Willy […]
Tin Can Fish Band Are Here For The Good Fight
Tin Can Fish Band are fighting the good fight on their sweet sounding, Celtic and Zydeco-infused, folk rockin’ single Good Fight. Driving organic rhythms, engaging woodwind melodies, infectious mandolin, a little Zydeco spice, a few layers of Celtic fusion, and a memorable hook unite forces for an uplifting, motivational, fist raising song about never giving […]
Let The Masterful Fiddle Work in this Chris Murphy Hard Bargain Performance Carry You Away
“I’m going to breeeeeeeaaaaaaaaak if you don’t bend…” I find myself singing this line as loudly as possibly every time Chris Murphy sings it during this amazing, captivating, and inspiring performance of Hard Bargain (video below). Masterful violinist, composer and band leader, Chris Murphy is a life-long, passionate lover of music as well as playing […]
