Boston-based Eilen Jewell (her first name rhymes with “feelin’”) is one of the best roots artists out there. Her music blends classic rock ‘n’ roll, honky tonk,…
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The past few years have seen a popularity surge in acoustic music thanks to groups like Old Crow Medicine Show, The Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons, and…
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She’s only a few days past her 20th birthday, but Sarah Jarosz has proven herself to be an artist mature beyond her years, with a knack for…
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If you’re a fan of Whiskeytown, Deer Tick, or Justin Jones, it would behoove you to check out the Kalob Griffin Band. The Philadelphia fivesome have a…
No Comment / Read More »Dan Fisk – Bruises from the Backseat »
When an album’s liner notes list multiple banjo players on the same song, you know it’s going to be an enjoyable listen. Dan Fisk has two banjo pickers on”Life and Limb,” from his…
No Comment / Read More »Ms. Fridrich – You Call That Brave »
When Sarah Fridrich sent new album You Call That Brave my way, she recommended “listening with big speakers.” After a few spins, I’d have to agree: earbuds just don’t do these expansive arrangements…
1 Comment / Read More »Concert Review: Sarah Jarosz at Jammin’ Java »
She’s only a few days past her 20th birthday, but Sarah Jarosz has proven herself to be an artist mature beyond her years, with a knack for songwriting, deft musicianship, and a…
No Comment / Read More »The Sweater Set – Goldmine »
It’s next to impossible not to like local duo The Sweater Set, who, for a few more days, are the April artists-in-residence at the Strathmore. Their playful, folky style is the embodiment of…
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With members that hail from four continents as well as the Caribbean, Lucky Dub might be the epitome of “world music.” The local band—which formed in 2008—recently released their debut studio record Mindset,…
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Folks, District Noise is on an indefinite hiatus due to various real-life bidness. Thanks to all the artists and…
1 Comment / Read More »Dan Fisk – Bruises from the Backseat »
When an album’s liner notes list multiple banjo players on the same song, you know it’s going to be…
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Boston-based Eilen Jewell (her first name rhymes with “feelin’”) is one of the best roots artists out there.…
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MONDAY The Decemberists, whose country-influenced record The King Is Dead is one of my favorite releases of 2011…
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The past few years have seen a popularity surge in acoustic music thanks to groups like Old Crow…
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MONDAY Sondre Lerche is at the 9:30 Club with Nightlands and Kishi Bashi. Doors open at 7:00. $15. The…
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When Sarah Fridrich sent new album You Call That Brave my way, she recommended “listening with big speakers.” After…
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MONDAY IOTA is hosting a marathon benefit concert to raise money for the Red Cross to help those affected…
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