Band Weblogs

Shauna Burns sounds similar to a female Dave Matthews with a distinct Celtic influence. This may sound like an odd description of an artist after you listen for yourself, however for my ears, the interpretation works. Burns’ vocals are very much her own, make no mistake about it. Even though I cringe as I write […]

Sheila Swift lives her life to fullest every day and her music is a mirror image of that attitude. The young singer/songwriter has a new album out titled The Shape of Things. As with any title, there is a meaning behind what it conveys to the listener.
Shelia says “I don’t notice the shape of things, […]

John Wheeler is a self-professed uncompromising artist. I believe him after hearing his story and listening to the new CD, Big Orange. The title refers to a saying one of his coworkers used to have when it was to time go get a drink. The fascinating and colorful cover is a picture taken at the […]

It is that time of year again; time to hunker down and getcha some PruneTwang or some Feedback. I know, you are thinking-what in the heck is this guy talking about anyway? Well it’s about one of the most influential and underrated bands in the history of recorded music, the Electric Prunes.
Their new CD, Feedback, […]

Amy Roberts says It Is what it is on her new album. I mean that in a factual sense, as her lyrics are straightforward and get right down to business very quickly.
Roberts has a sweet disposition and it comes through nicely in every track. Even though the subject matter can be rather serious and heartrending […]

The sibling duo of Alan and Bob Clark, known as Eye Talk, have produced and recorded three albums with an eclectic range of guest musicians since 2002. Alan is the lead vocalist, songwriter, producer, and he performs various instruments in the studio, while Bob provides additional songwriting, bass guitar, and vocals, to their accessible contemporary […]

Last night I watched a great Joni Mitchell performance from 1970 on BBC Four’s California Dreamin’ series. Songs played included “Chelsea Morning”, “Cactus Tree”, “My Old Man”, “For Free”, “California”, “Big Yellow Taxi” and “Both Sides Now”.
Even though I’ve been listening to Joni Mitchell’s music for years, this was the first time that I’ve actually […]