Eilen Jewell, ‘Gypsy’ review
Eilen (sounds like “feelin’”) Jewell is from Boise, Idaho, and started singing in public as a busker in Santa Fe around 20 years ago. Over time she released eight albums, including a tribute to her hero Loretta Lynn...
Author: Denise Hylands
Tyler Childers, ‘Country Squire’ review
Kentucky native Tyler Childers is the real deal. Since the release of his critically acclaimed debut album Purgatory, this 28-year-old has been embraced for his contemporary interpretation of the traditional mountain music and...
Calexico and Iron & Wine, ‘Years to Burn’ review
When Calexico (Joey Burns and John Convertino) and Iron & Wine (Sam Beam) released the In The Reins EP back in 2005, fans of both crossed their fingers hoping it wasn’t just a one-off project. They’re back, reunited and...
Chris Shiflett, ‘Hard Lessons’ review
Chris Shiflett’s main job is playing rockin’ guitar for the Foo Fighters. He’s also been part of punk rock bands Me First & The Gimme Gimmes and No Use For A Name, a country music podcaster with Walking The Floor, and has...
Steve Earle & the Dukes, ‘Guy’ review
As a 19-year-old Steve Earle found himself in Nashville, and within months he was playing bass in Guy Clark’s band. Clark became an incredible influence on the young Earle, and 45 years later, the latter pays tribute to the...