"'Boy In The Water' the latest album from John Patrick Halling is an interesting Americana folk-rock sound that evokes the more countryside of Ryan Adams and some of the early albums from M. Ward. There are six songs where Halling is backed by a band and the final song which showcases him alone and where he really shines." … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Cuyuga (Video)
"Since its beginning in 1998, Cuyuga has been fortunate enough to share the stage (playing their unique brand of Jam-Folk) with the likes of Fairport Convention, Leftover Salmon, David Nelson, The Big Wu, DSO and Vince Welnick of The Grateful Dead, while releasing two CD’s along the way: 'The Euc' in 1998 as well as 'Orange Stone Groove' in 2001. In 2013 Cuyuga … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – The RailShakers (Video)
"Country with a classically-trained violinist. Folk with a Bonham-inspired drummer. Rockabilly with a tattoo-deficient guitarist/singer. Rock with a bassist that yearns to play 'Pig In a Pen.' RailShakers are proof that these paradoxes do indeed exist. Three-part harmonies, harmonica, well-crafted percussion and clever arrangements make the original music of … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Dragon Wagon (Video)
"Dragon Wagon originally began out of the amazingly talented Ann Arbor Michigan music scene, and has grown to be one of the staple Midwest Americana bands. At its roots it is music made by a great group of friends doing what they love. Dragon wagon keeps up a relentless touring schedule through the harsh winters and the beautiful summers. You can find them at some of the … [Read more...]