Uncategorized | October 17, 2015
AMERICAN AQUARIUM: KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVETalented band American Aquarium postpones the end to find a new beginning. By Steve Houk If you’re a budding songwriter like American Aquarium‘s B.J. Barham oh say ten or so years ago, you take the passion […]
Uncategorized | October 4, 2015
MASON PORTER: FOLKGRASSROCK MAINSTAYS HANG TIGHTPowerful & modern folk-bluegrass sounds keep things going strong for a close-knit Pennsylvania band. By Steve Houk What’s a key part of folk and bluegrass music? Bringing people together. You sit close, you […]
Uncategorized | September 28, 2015
MACMASTER & LEAHY: FIDDLIN’ STARS ALIGNWorking with legendary rock producers and touring the world together is how great it is for this fiddling supercouple. By Steve Houk One amazing fiddle virtuoso in the family is […]
Uncategorized | September 16, 2015
THE MAGICAL MUSICAL MANSION ON OOn several levels, literally, the astounding Mansion on O is something to be experienced. By Steve Houk It’s a mesmerizing and unforgettable cross between, say, the Rock and Roll Hall […]
Uncategorized | June 29, 2015
YO MAMA’S BIG FAT BOOTY BAND: COME AND SHAKE ITThis seasoned funk/rock quintet brings their booty-shaking party from town to town. By Steve Houk For any band playing live, getting the crowd to fall into your music at the show is […]
Uncategorized | June 26, 2015
America: A Slice Of Our Past In The PresentA seminal 70’s band keeps playing its classic songs for new generations. Whether it was sitting in the back seat as a teenager listening to their songs on FM radio with the […]
Uncategorized | June 25, 2015
DAVID CROSBY AT THE BIRCHMERE: A LEGEND STILL SHINESBy Steve Houk The two most common questions I was asked after seeing David Crosbylive last Monday night were, “How’s his voice?” and “Was he conscious?” Well, any concerns about the […]
Uncategorized | June 10, 2015
JEFF MATTSON: DRIFTING OUTSIDE OF THE DARK STARBy Steve Houk For guitarist Jeff Mattson, the Grateful Dead has been his muse for about as long as he can remember. Some of his earliest musical memories of childhood include […]
Uncategorized | June 9, 2015
ODE TO BILLY JOEBilly Joe Shaver ain’t givin’ up playin’ his legendary songs any time soon. By Steve Houk Living legend? Yep, there are a few left out there, not many, but a […]
Uncategorized | June 1, 2015
WILLIE NILE: BRILLIANCE REALIZEDOne of rock’s most gifted songwriters reaps the rewards of patience. By Steve Houk You might not know Willie Nile‘s music. And until you do, well, it’s your loss. Forget that Nile […]