Concert Review – Rick Huckaby – Nashville, TN

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There are few things more exciting to me than listening to some really good music, preferably played live in a small venue. If it’s performed by talented musicians who clearly enjoy and appreciate every moment of being on stage, I am nearing perfect happiness. All these things were present when Rick Huckaby and his three-piece Read More

Christian Kane Adds Dates to his Rule #7 Tour

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Christian Kane‘s Rule #7 Tour has been a success so far and if you haven’t caught it yet, you get more chances as more dates have been added! New dates: Friday, February 4 – Winston-Salem, NC – Johnny & JunesSaturday, February 5 – Charlotte, NC – Coyote Joe’sThursday, February 10 – Virginia Beach, VA – Read More

Single Review – A Little Less Comfortable – Carter’s Chord

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Oh, the mysteries of love. Early on in a relationship we wish for a little more security; a while into a marriage we long for a little more unpredictability. Such is the premise of Carter’s Chord new single, ‘A Little Less Comfortable.’ Becky, Emily and Joanna tackle the subject head-on right from the opening lines Read More

Single Review – ‘Heartache’ – Jamey Johnson

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Jamey Johnson’s new single, ‘Heartache‘, of his profound album, ‘The Guitar Song’, is sure to be a hit. Raw, real and emotionally honest, this song takes a look at heartache as a dark-cloaked character, around since the beginning of man, just waiting to devour its next victim. Jamey has said about the song, “The original Read More

CD Review – Mission Bell – Amos Lee

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Mission Bell – Amos Lee (Blue Note records, 2010) Just last week someone told me that music today lacks real storytellers. Enter Amos Lee to correct the problem. Mission Bell is a musical quilt of strong stories, soothing melodies and genuine artistry. The CD opens with ‘El Camino,’ on which he confesses how he’s wronged Read More

Little Jimmy Dickens’ 90th Birthday Party – pictures and interview

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The phrase ‘living legend’ is often overused but in the case of Little Jimmy Dickens, the oldest living member if the Grand Ole Opry, it is spot on. And when one of Nashville’s most cherished citizens turns 90, there’s a big party! Little Jimmy’s friends at Tootsies and Rippy’s threw him a bash tonight and Read More

Single Review – Bitter and Sweet – MacKayla Hunter

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Having an EP and single released barely three years after first picking up a guitar is impressive. Even more so when the artist in question is only 15 years old. Idaho native MacKayla Hunter was taught her a few guitar chords by her father when she was 12 and she has not looked back since. Read More

Single Review – Coal Minin’ Man – The Roys

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Ahead of the release of new album Lonesome Whistle, sibling duo The Roys release lead-off single ‘Coal Minin’ Man.’ As the title suggests, this Lee Roy and Matt Rogers penned song is a traditional tribute to the men who brave the subterranean black. While trying not to make it sound unrealistically romantic (‘breaks his back, Read More

Single Review – Heart Like Mine – Miranda Lambert

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Miranda Lambert had a great 2010 and there is nothing to suggest 2011 will be any less. She starts the year off by releasing a new single, ‘Heart Like Mine.’ With free-spirit lyrics, the song deals with accepting people for who they are and allowing them to make choices which may not fit the prevailing Read More

Single Review – 1000 Faces – Randy Montana

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Randy Montana spent much of last year on the road and from the ‘Van Cam’ webisodes it was already obvious he was not interested in being just your average everday new artist. New single ‘1000 Faces’ confirms this with gusto. Starting off slow and acoustic, ‘1000 Faces’ explains there are many different kinds of people Read More