Escaping Pavement – Emily Burns and guitarist-mandolinist Aaron Markovitz, – both veterans of what they described as a thriving Detroit bluegrass scene, were undeterred by the sparse turnout, playing three enthusiastic sets that showcased their strong vocals and instrumental skills.
Author: Americana Music News
Reissues: The Choir’s “Artifact – The Unreleased Album”
I’ve always loved the near-perfect power pop of the Raspberries, and I knew their roots were in the Choir, where band members Wally Bryson, Jim Bonfanti and Dave Smalley honed their skills.
There have been re-issues of this Cleveland band’s early stuff, most notably “Choir Practice” and their single “Baby It’s Cold Outside.”
Lisa LeBlanc in Nashville March 10
We happened upon Lisa LeBlanc at the Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City last weekend. For those who haven’t attended, it’s four days of great music and you end up stumbling from one showcase to another, like cruising the honky tonks on Lower Broad in Nashville. That’s the last time we’ll be so nonchalant about seeing her.
New release: Maggie Valley Band’s “The Hardest Thing”
The Maggie Valley Band, hailing from Maggie Valley, NC, features the harmonies and musicianship of sisters Whitney and Caroline Miller. Here’s the title track from their folk and bluegrass-laden new album.