Though there are plenty of Texas swing and Red Dirt bands claiming roots in the Lone Star state, the Von Ehrics leave tradition on the railroad tracks out in the rain, letting it rust and corrode until they can bend it into their own warped brand that they call Texas-styled country punk rock and roll.… Continue reading Von Ehrics | Two Foot Stomp | CD Review
Brazos Stone is representative of Red Dirt bands of the southwest but definitely is not typical. Though the press has said they’re from Lubbock, Wichita Falls, and Ft Worth, they really all grew up in Throckmorton TX, a town of 800 people with a general store, a post office, two banks, a gas station, three… Continue reading Brazos Stone | Pleasurable Pain | Review
It was a quiet night in Boulder when this suave duo from the late amazing band LCD Soundsystem came to Colorado’s favorite indoor venue, the Boulder Theater. This dj set by James Murphy, who did it all in their previous band (drums, vocals, programming, piano, synthesizer) and Pat Mahoney who played drums and percussion for… Continue reading James Murphy & Pat Mahoney Mix it Up in Boulder
Domino Effect‘s Music For My Soul is a rock-hard reggae album that shows its lineage throughout, sounding like a cross between Pepper and SOJA with classical roots to back it all up. As far as the mix, the vocal delivery is a dead ringer for Kaleo Wassman with emphasis (as the album title suggests) firmly… Continue reading Domino Effect | Music For My Soul | New Music Review
Even with just one listen to Ruby Jane‘s new album, Celebrity, it becomes immediately clear that the seventeen year old singer-songwriter is quite the talented musician. Boasting a mature vocal delivery and practiced instrumentals, the indie-folk record is solid throughout, with few weak points to detract from a complete collection of songs.As a folk record,… Continue reading Ruby Jane | Celebrity | New Music Review
A lot of people like to use the word “genius” when describing Jack White, and it’s easy to see why. His mastery of so many genres, including blues, gospel, country, and rock, place him in rarefied air of modern musicians. Oh, and he can play a bit of guitar too. White’s show at Red Rocks… Continue reading Jack White | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 8/8/12 | Review
Didn’t you always dream of having Jerry Garcia and David Grisman pick the night away in your living room? Yeah, me too. The reality of that is a long shot, especially since it would require crossing into different spheres of existence, but Dawg‘s recent re-release of the 1991 Garcia/Grisman album is the next best thing. … Continue reading David Grisman updates the Garcia/Grisman classic, Grateful Dawg
Allen Thompson is on a new departure with his upcoming album Salvation in the Ground, due to be released on September 4, 2012. In this new project, Allen made a conscious decision to use the powerful energy of increased collaborative effort, resulting in a cohesive album with a well-rounded sound, and most importantly, it is… Continue reading Allen Thompson | Salvation in the Ground | New Music Review
My Morning Jacket is considered by many to be one of the premier live rock outfits in the country. Suffice to say, they did nothing but bolster that reputation over the course of six ridiculously entertaining hours Friday and Saturday night at the unparalleled Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. Both nights began with sets… Continue reading A Weekend with My Morning Jacket @ America's Greatest Venue
Last year My Morning Jacket played a single night at Red Rocks Amphitheater, but as they are becoming more and more of a household name, one night wasn’t enough for this year. The Louisville, Kentucky boys came in strong for the opening night on Friday with a 29-song set. It’s been over a year since… Continue reading My Morning Jacket | Red Rocks Amphitheater | 8/3/12 | Review
