David Vella originates from Chicago, Illinois but this man has done a little bit of travelin’ in his time. David once was the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for Satya Graha which released their first album on Ardvark Records in the UK. After Under the Skin released in 2003, the band split ways. David decided […]
Hit The Open Road With Deanna Cartea
Roll down the windows, turn up the stereo, and hit the Open Road with Deanna Cartea. Blurring the lines between folk, rock, and pop, Ms. Cartea delivers an alt-rock-country sound that you can’t help but enjoy. Think Joni Mitchell meets Feist in the beautiful country known as the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. If you […]
Allen Thompson Band will be celebrating the release of their new record
If you’re in town for the AMA conference, please stop by at 5 for dinner and a show; Puckett’s Grocery is 1.5 blocks from Ryman Auditorium! “(Thompson) makes music that is the very heart of Country & Americana music. The kind of song that’s honest, not sugar coated, & has the ability to stand the […]
Murfreesboro’s Troubadour – Uncle Don Clark
Whatever Works is now available. Stop lolly gaggin’ around and go get it. A group of friends gathered at The ‘Boro one sunny spring afternoon in 1991. The buzz amongst them was “Uncle Don, Uncle Don!” I had not been in Murfreesboro long, and had yet to meet Mr. Clark. I recall thinking “Who is […]
Jolie C Bell To Take The Stage At I Am What I Am Festival August 18th
Jolie C Bell will take the Autism Rocks Stage at 2:50 PM on August 18th during the I Am What I Am Music Festival and Autism Benefit in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Bio Jolie C. Bell is a roots-influenced Americana singer/songwriter from Christiana, Tennessee. Her music is raw and organic and it’s sure to remind you of […]
Allen Thompson Band releases Salvation in the Ground
Below is the official press release via www.AllenThompsonMusic.com. A band collaboration that roots itself in harmony Los Angeles, CA 6-25-2012—The Allen Thompson Band’s new record, Salvation in the Ground(Palaver Records September 4, 2012)roots itself in an early 1970’s California sound with big vocal harmonies layered with front man Allen Thompson’s soulful singing and thoughtful lyrics. […]
Talking to the… Hello Walls
Nashville musicians Hello Walls are getting ready to rock the Music Tree Festival in Manchester, on the main stage at Rotary Park, June 2, 2012. While we make preparations for a live interview, the guys have taken some time to put this together as an introduction to their alt/rock/americana music. Wilco and My Morning Jacket come to […]
Angelo M’s “From Steel to Strings” is Hot!
For a while, now I’ve been rockin’ the latest release from Angelo M (Melasecca), “From Steel to Strings,” (C.D.M.N. Records). , flowing and burning images into your mind, this hot record is a triumph in the roots, blues, and americana categorys. His mind and mission steeled in the mills of Pennsylvania, and his talent forged over decades of dedicated […]
A Modern Day Poet
Yesterday and Today Follow @JeffGrizza Jefferson Grizzard is a singer/songwriter from Rome, GA who has recently released his first album “A Crack in the Door” on Backporch Syndicate Records. Jefferson began both playing the guitar and writing at the young age of thirteen. As he grew up his writing style began to take the mold […]
Brian Hester – Traditional Folk Style All His Own
New Folk From the Heart of Dixie I met a young man a few weeks ago in Manchester, TN, named Brian Hester. He didn’t even mention being a musician ( the good ones are always humble about it). Another friend let me in on the secret. Well… I had to check out his tunes, you […]