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by Michael W. Bright - April 24, 2017

Review and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- This show was a performance for those dedicated to stringed acoustic performances at the highest, most virtuous level. The folks who came to Headliners on this evening were passionate fans of Elephant Revival, an entity whose eclectic mix, both recorded and

Album Review: Pacific Radio – Kitchen Table EP

by Sophia Zucker - January 17, 2017January 21, 2017

Article by: Sophia Zucker Indie Rock band Pacific Radio recently released their new EP entitled Kitchen Table right as 2016 came to a close, and put up a music video to the title track to kick off the new year. This is the band’s first ever release and just by listening

Album Review: Austin Hanks – Alabastard

by Bylle Breaux - January 10, 2017January 12, 2017

Article by: Bylle Breaux In the heart of Hollywood, hidden on a side street just below the boulevard, The Piano Bar has been a long time primary for exceptional live music. Legendary artists like Billy Gibbons, Chuck E. Weiss, and Harry Connick, Jr. drop in unannounced to jam with local musicians

Album Review: Kings of Leon “Walls”

by Frank Memmesheimer - October 23, 2016January 22, 2018

Article by: Frank Memmesheimer The kings of true and gritty Southern rock are back! Are they? After three years of musical preservation, Kings of Leon released their seventh album on October 14, 2016. WALLS, acronym for the bulky ‘We Are Like Love Songs’, promised a more artsy than ever approach at redefining Kings

Bear Hands // Live @ The Crystal Ballroom // 9.24.16

by Kristina Dawn - September 29, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR-- With the hundred year old ballroom floor of the infamous Crystal Ballroom rolling like waves under a sold out crowd's feet, 90's Alt Rock inspired band Bear Hands rushed out to the stage (drinks firmly in hand). Val Loper, bass extraordinaire, thanking the crowd

Album Review: Eric Krasno “Blood From a Stone”

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 27, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photo: Eric Krasno by Jay Sansone/ Calabro Media “Distance makes the heart grow fond....you must love me 'cause you're always gone”. Soul and funk, confidently delivered and matter-of-fact, Grammy award winning artist Eric Krasno released his second solo album this July with songs featuring lyrics that delve into

Album Review: Valaska – Inchoate

by Sam Fallone - June 26, 2016June 26, 2016

Article by: Sam Fallone For fans of: Death Cab For Cutie, The Postal Service, Bear Hands, Bright Eyes Valaska, an indie rock band from Chicago, recently released their third album, Inchoate. Valaska started out as a solo project by Dave Valdez but currently consists of four members: Dave, Zach Porlier, Matt Holmes,

Album Review: Ranch Ghost – Lookin

by Sophia Zucker - June 8, 2016June 9, 2016

Article by: Sophia Zucker It’s hard to fit Ranch Ghost into one specific genre. Think psychedelic garage rock mixed with blues and a hint of southern vibes. Whatever genre that makes basically describes this Nashville based band. Ranch Ghost are releasing their first LP, Lookin, with Rough Beast Records on July

Album Review: Jack Berry – Mean Machine

by Sam Fallone - June 8, 2016June 9, 2016

Article by: Sam Fallone Nashville based Blues/Alt-Rock artist Jack Berry recently released his second album, Mean Machine. Jack Berry combines alternative rock with blues influences to create an album of music totally unlike your average song on the radio. This album features very prominent guitar riffs that fans of artists such

The Struts // Live @ The NorVa // 5.12.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 16, 2016May 16, 2016

Article and photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA - Remember the U.K. in the 1970's- a time of sonic exploration- young musicians that pushed boundaries past all that was good and decent, shocking mum, dad, and the Queen- a rebellion that pushed the scene into new dimensions