Reviews

The Donkeys Ride the Black Wave Reviewed by: Brian Roser   The acoustic guitar and mellow vocals of the opening track put me in mind of a cocktail of late 60s music. Some Peter Paul and Mary, maybe a shot of Grateful Dead and a splash of Beach Boys, just so you don’t forget Read More

Robert Francis & The Night Tide Heaven Reviewed by: Ari Roth   Robert Francis makes anthemic yet lyrical country-tinged rock that splits the difference between gentle balladry and windswept, road-ready Springsteen-isms without ever coming off as overly beholden to its Read More

Mia Dyson Idyllwild Reviewed by: Jane Roser   If you’ve been nostalgic for the days when Sheena Easton strutted or Pat Benatar hit you with her best shot, then this tough as nails Aussie singer-songwriter is just the fix you’ve been looking for. As a follow up to Read More

by Adam McGrath Naked gratitude poured from Greg Barnett’s sweat-drenched face as The Menzingers’ vocalist profusely thanked the huge crowd of friends, family, and fans at Union Transfer Saturday night. He was right to be overwhelmed by what could be the biggest show of his music Read More

by Jane Roser One of the last shows I caught at DC’s fairly new to the scene listening room was the legendary Emmylou Harris. The venue is perfect for singer-songwriters. There is good food, a great sound system, lots of space and the audience is so quiet and respectful Read More

Rearview Ghost Revolution of an Open Mind Reviewed by: Jane Roser   Huntsville, Alabama southern hard rock band Rearview Ghost are out with their second album and it is as rockin’ as a hellhound chugging white lightning. Produced in Nashville by the legendary Michael Read More