Mike Campbell Taps into American Truths with “Heart of the Heartland”
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are a handful of guitarists whose fingerprints are etched into the DNA of American rock and roll—and Mike Campbell is one of them. As Tom Petty’s right hand for over 40 years, Campbell helped define a sound that was equal parts…
Larkin Poe Ignite The Fonda Theatre with Grammy-Winning Swagger and Raw Rock Energy
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been championing Larkin Poe since 2018, when I first stumbled across their set at SXSW. Back then, it was the gritty blues riffs and sibling harmonies that pulled me in. There was a rawness to their sound—a Southern stomp that felt…
Parker Millsap Captivates at The Fonda Theatre with Soulful Americana Charm
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…But before Larkin Poe took the stage, Parker Millsap opened the evening with a set that left me pleasantly floored. I’ll admit—I wasn’t familiar with Parker’s music going in. That changed within the…
The Black Crowes Reignite Rock on Their Happiness Bastards Tour: Cincinnati Review
CINCINNATI, OH- The infamous Robinson brothers, Chris and Rich, have once again proven why they are one of the most enduring rock and roll bands. Over nearly 40 years, they’ve endured numerous lineup changes, extended hiatuses, and backstage brawls, but the one thing that never…
Jewel and Melissa Etheridge Share the Spotlight at the Rose Music Center
HUBER HEIGHTS, OH- A special summer tour brings together two iconic singer-songwriters who got their start in the ’80s and ’90s: Melissa Etheridge and Jewel. Their co-headlining, sold-out show at the Rose Music Center at the Heights in Huber Heights was a hotspot of kinetic…
Valerie June Delights At Palomino Fest
HOME PAGE | PANCHO STAGE | LEFTY STAGE Co-written by Max Sloves and Derrick K. Lee. LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Valerie June seems to embody the ethos of “punk is as punk does”… in an Americana/Roots/Blues kinda punk way. Twangy opry vibrations packaged in dreadlocks and rhinestone studded…
Lukas Nelson’s Star Shines Bright At Luck
CLICK HERE To Head Back To Our LUCK REUNION 2019 Homepage! LUCK, TX- Often times, the kids of famous entertainers suffer from the unenviable task of living up to their namesake when it comes to their own careers. Shadows can loom large … and if…
Branson Anderson’s “Moonshade” Is Loose and Free-Spirited Americana
LOS ANGELES, CA- A few weeks ago, a musician whose music I respect emailed me a link to a song from an artist that I wasn’t familiar with. When the musician suggested that the artist was a cross between Devendra Banhart and Shakey Graves, my…
Hiss Golden Messenger Takes The Main Stage At The Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… The first act we were able to catch on the main stage was Hiss Golden Messenger and M.C. Taylor and company did not disappoint. The last time we were able to catch M.C. Taylor perform live was during an…
The White Buffalo Is A Powerful Presence At Ohana Fest
HOME PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY DANA POINT, CA- “… For years, one of my friends has been preaching the glory of The White Buffalo. I’ve been following Jake Smith (p/k/a “The White Buffalo) since his 2013 album Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways. There’s something earthy about the man and…
