"Hurricane Hoss has blown through the juke joints and watering holes of America, the perfect example of a classical good girl gone outlaw. She’s shot whiskey in the Midwestern Wilds, danced to zydeco in Louisiana, fallen in love in the Rockies, and two-stepped on top of broken hearts in Nashville. With fiddle, banjo, and guitar in tow, Hoss sings the stories of her … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – The Family Dog (Video)
"The artistic focus of The Family Dog is a cross section of roots, blues, folk and gospel music. We are also proud of our original compositions, which never fail to transport us and our audiences to a better place. The members of The Family Dog have a deep history going back, in some cases, to early childhood. It can be seen and felt in the spontaneous smiles, … [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 – Thor Platter (Video)
Cleveland, Ohio, might not be an Americana mecca in the way cities such as Nashville and Austin are. But for singer-songwriter Thor Platter, being a working folk-roots musician in the gritty Rust Belt town affords him the kind of creative freedom few artists enjoy. His 2013 solo LP, "Looking For Sunshine," uses brisk acoustic guitar as a mere starting point: Gospel-tinged … [Read more...]
The Gage Brothers win audiences with infectious Americana music
As I pulled up to Ben Gage’s North Hill home to sit in on a Gage Brothers rehearsal, I was excited. I’d seen them perform a couple of weeks before at their JamTurtle TV recording session, and I was eager to get to know the guys behind the music. The evening at David Sullivan’s JamTurtle TV had been special. The small basement studio was packed with fans and loved ones who … [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...]
#MusicMonday – Splitroot (Video)
"Splitroot plays music that is inspired by a long list of very old musical traditions including (but not limited to) New Orleans traditional jazz, Dixieland, Ragtime, Gypsy Jazz, Bluegrass and Mississippi Delta Blues. Since Splitroot’s inception in 2012, they have played a number of great shows at places like The Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, Rock City Tap House and The … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Boy=Girl (Video)
"This is a power duo! They may play sparse & intimate. They may rock it out. Either way, you get penetrating harmonies and captivating playing. A mix of traditional and contemporary music, with an emphasis on originals." – Boy=Girl Facebook Page Members: Jen Maurer and Paul Kovac "There are times when I feel like Lt. John J. Dunbar, stationed at my outpost in the … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Flyin’ Jays (Video)
"The Flyin' Jays are quickly becoming a favorite on the Lake Erie islands and put in bay. Utilizing acoustic instruments with blazing riffs and big vocal harmonies, they create a unique sound all their own. The band plays popular music from the good ole days to current pop hits, all with an island twist. And they don't just play covers. Their original music is extremely unique … [Read more...]
#MusicMonday – Stoned and Beautiful (Video)
"Calling itself a 'garage funk power trio,' [Stoned and Beautiful] boasts, 'We like to rock. If your face likes to rock, we will rock your face.' It's an appropriate motto given the trippy music here on the group's debut." – Cleveland Scene Magazine Members: Josh Laird (Guitar & Vocal), Dreadlock Dave McDougald (Bass & Vocals) and John Smith (Drums & … [Read more...]
