Peter Kelly “Don’t Let Me Be” Don’t Let Me Be Another great example of the rise of a new generation of Americana singer/songwriters, Peter Kelly is a trained guitarist from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After kicking around in various … Continue Reading
Kat Solar “Infinity” Kat Solar, New York-based singer/songwriter, has released her new single, “Infinity”. Another great slice of Americana. Solar has the voice, the talent, the songwriting ability, and the charisma to be the next big thing. Move over Taylor … Continue Reading
Stephen Kellogg “Last Man Standing” south, west, north, east (The Complete Collection) You want Americana? You want honest? Then listen to Stephen Kellogg. Kellogg is THE voice of Americana/country. He is the real deal. His new four album collection, south, west, … Continue Reading
Sara Syms “Crossroads” Way Back Home What a voice. There is such beauty, such sadness, such love in this voice, I am weeping slightly. This cover of Robert Johnson’s classic hit is so different from any I have ever heard, … Continue Reading
LEMMO “La Cienega” The Marquis I really do love Americana, but when you add a little Mexican influence and end the song with a beautiful piano, you have my attention. This band is tremendous. According to front-man, Michael Lemmo, the … Continue Reading
Ryan Shupe “The Sun Will Shine Again” We Rode On Usually, I am not a cheerful, happy sort of guy, but there is something about Ryan Shupe that makes me happy to be happy. His combination of adult contemporary with … Continue Reading
Dara Sisterhen “Kids” Boom Usually when one says, “this singer was a former Disney star”, I usually throw up. But that’s so unfair. I would have missed an extremely talented Americana/Country star on the rise: Dara Sisterhen. This young woman … Continue Reading
Wyland “Wait” You’re In The World, Get Off Your Feet What a band. I’m so glad musicians realize how much I love that Americana/Mumford sound, because so much of that music is coming my way. Wyland just got done with … Continue Reading
Distant Cousins “Your Story” feat. Jessie Payo Gentle reader, I really like this song a lot. I know, I have multitudes of personalities, but Distant Cousins is really good. I love the Americana/Mumford type sound to this track. And the … Continue Reading
Victor Krummenacher “Hard To See Trouble Coming (Ballad Of Yuma Joe)” Hard To See Trouble Coming Krummenacher’s name should be on everybody’s lips. This man is pure Americana, with roots that reach back to Camper Van Beethoven days and his … Continue Reading
Purmamarca “Chasms” (Live at Room 17) Summer Air // Night I love being melancholy. Purmamarca is as melancholy as anything I’ve heard lately. (Prumamarca is) the brainchild of Ryan Henry elaborates on the dark twinge found in “Chasms,” explaining, “the song is about the idea … Continue Reading
Hans York “Season” Spellbound With a voice that can lift your spirits while still sounding worldly, Hans York has put together a jazzish trio that delivers with every note. After 33 years performing music, York decided to get back to … Continue Reading
The National Parks “As We Ran” “As We Ran” is the follow-up to The National Parks’ debut album Young. “As We Ran” was commissioned by The National Park Experience: A Film Series and was featured in the film, Love In The Tetons. After the … Continue Reading
Ten Ton Man “Mary” This is a great slice of the underbelly of Americana that Johnny Cash and Social Distortion were known for. This band is tight, mean, ready to fight, perfect bar music. You’ll find yourself singing along to … Continue Reading