Jose Garcia – Songs for a Lifetime: Live »
Article first published as music review on Blogcritics – Recorded live at the New York Club in Palm Desert, Calif., acoustic guitarist and jazz vocalist Jose Garcia’s Songs for a Lifetime: Live also features a fine band of accompanists: Carlos Rodgarman (piano), Mike Paganini (bass) and Pablo Correa (drums). The band is well-rehearsed, and they ...
Marley’s Ghost to release ‘Jubilee’ on June 5, 2012 »
Marley’s Ghost celebrates its 25th anniversary with the scintillating roots-music tour de force Jubilee. Marley’s Ghost is a virtuoso aggregation composed of singer/multi-instrumentalists Dan Wheetman, Jon Wilcox, Mike Phelan, Ed Littlefield, Jr. and Jerry Fletcher. The album (on the Sage Arts label), produced by legendary Nashville cat Cowboy Jack Clement and recorded at the city’s ...
Marc Rossi releases ‘Mantra Revealed’ »
Consider Boston-based pianist/composer Marc Rossi and the members of the Marc Rossi Group as ambassadors from an exotic locale where the dizzying modal runs of South and North Indian music swirl and blend with jazz and Afro-Latin forms. As a student of both Hindustani and Carnatic Indian music and a professor of piano and jazz ...
Marty Stuart releases ‘Nashville, Volume 1: Tear the Woodpile Down’ »
“This batch of wonderful songs that wrap themselves around oft-recorded C&W topics of truck driving, heartaches and lots of loneliness captures a rootsy groove that’ll make you forget all of Nashville’s slick qualities and love country and western all over again.” – American Songwriter.com “A strong and authentic collection of country music dealing directly with ...
Innovative multi-instrumentalist Joe Craven releases ‘All Four One’ album »
“Joe Craven’s playing will make your jaw drop in wonder and amazement…his virtuosity matched by his ability to swing.” ~ Paste Magazine Experience Joe live this summer as the Master of Ceremonies for Delfest May 24-27 and The Live Oak Festival June 15-17. Joe and the band will be on tour promoting All Four One ...
Scarlett Cherry’s ‘Fierce Mama’ video! »
Labor of Love is a new album release that captures the once in a lifetime experience of first-time motherhood. It is told through beautifully arranged and radio-friendly songs, driven by the unmistakable voice that is Scarlett Cherry. Living in Hollywood, Calif. and creating entertainment with the industry’s top talent, Scarlett and her husband, Lee, found ...
MERCYLAND to be Released on April 24 »
Emmylou Harris, The Civil Wars, Buddy Miller, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Shawn Mullins, The North Mississippi Allstars and more on are on the MERCYLAND album to be released on April 24. “Not all hymns are found in the pocket on the back of the church pew. Here are some for your consideration from folks who ...
The Henry Girls – December Moon »
Article first published as Music Review on Blogcritics - From County Donegal, The Henry Girls (Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin) have found a way to personalize their music with crystalline vocals, lilting melodies and eclectic influences. Produced by Calum Malcolm, December Moon also offers relaxed sophistication in arrangements. Karen plays fiddle, viola, guitar, banjo and ...
