Cold War Kids “Loyalty to Loyalty” Downtown Records
by J. Raines Atop the Mulberry Street Ristorante in Fullerton, CA, there lies a very cozy apartment. Up above in that apartment years ago there
Country Music for President!
Grand Ole Opry is holding a poll for “Which country music superstar would get your vote for U.S. President?” “Make your voice heard through Election
Todd Snider “Peace Queer” Mega Force
by Brad Tucker Listening to Todd Snider’s back-catalogue gives one the impression that he has extremely varied tastes in music, and that he is greatly
Lonestar – interview
by Lisa Kiser Into The Future with Lonestar With the departure of Richie McDonald and the arrival of new lead singer Cody Collins, Lonestar has
BEN KWELLER – San Francisco, CA
by Jody Mason Ben Kweller Takes on San Francisco Ben Kweller returned to his place of birth Sunday, October 5, to play the Hardly Strictly
Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music)
by Tim Rynders Country Music Pride: How have the first few shows gone? Does it feel like you never stopped playing as HWM or does
Dolly Parton “Shinola” – video
Check out Dolly Parton’s new video for the country legend’s new song, ‘Shinola,’ from her ‘Backwoods Barbie’ CD. And also, be on the look out
Sugarland "Love On The Inside" Mercury Records
by Lisa Kiser So I thought it’d be a sweet idea to check out Sugarland in depth, so I consulted the unofficial captain of their
Darius Rucker "Learn To Live" Capitol/EMI
by Brad Tucker Hearing that Darius Rucker turned to country for his second solo full-length is probably not terribly shocking; his band, Hootie & the
Crossroads – the Life and Music of Hasil Adkins
by Elizabeth Bissette Hunchin’ at the Crossroads Once upon a time, in a holler far, far away, a music revolution was born when the cries
The Wood Brothers “Loaded” Blue Note
by Kyle McCraw Every so often, you stumble upon an album that is immediately indispensable. Such was my experience first hearing The Wood Brothers’ debut,
Montgomery Gentry “Back When I Knew It All” Sony BMG
One of country music’s favorite duos is back. With Back When I Knew It All, Montgomery Gentry has given country fans an album that is,
Jimmy Wayne, "Do You Believe Me Now", Valory Music Company
by Lisa Kiser You may not have heard of Jimmy Wayne, but when you do, you won’t believe your ears. After becoming hopelessly addicted to
Old Crow Medicine Show
by Jesse Hill On September 23rd, Old Crow Medicine Show will release their third album Tennessee Pusher, a beautifully cinematic and empathetic album about a
JASON ALDEAN/EMERSON DRIVE – San Jose, CA
by Jody Mason Whenever someone comes back from a concert and giddily announces that the performer is even better live than recorded, I’m usually a
