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1 week ago | 
americanahighways.org | John Apice |Jeff Burger |Andrew Gulden
Domenic Cicala – As Good As It Gets / Vamoose – Double LP Set
This is a double set. The majority of music between these efforts faithfully remain within the genre of roots rock & Americana with touches of country. The first 5 are more rock oriented facing mortality. It’s rock with introspection. “Vamoose” breaks out in a more classic country inflected showcase. With the typical country angst which includes love, cheatin’ & breakup songs. Both sets on 2 separate CDs (5 songs each).
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1 week ago | 
americanahighways.org | John Apice |David Nowels |Jeff Burger
Tony Holiday – Keep Your Head Up
Several distinctive styles take shape & inhabit Keep Your Head Up (Drops April 18/Forty Below Records/29:13) as recorded by Eric Corne (bgv) at 3 studios — Archer Recording Studios in Memphis, TN, Love Street Sound, Glendale, CA & Forty Below Studios in Encino, CA. A journey from Memphis to Los Angeles through 8 decisive soul blues pieces.
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1 week ago | 
americanahighways.org | John Apice |Jeff Burger |Elise Cady
Lynn Taylor & The Barflies – Where The Heart Is
The genre of music explored here has been around for decades. So, to fluff up feather’s veteran singer-songwriter, Lynn Taylor, invigorates it with his signature bruised vocal. He then surrounds it with bright instrumentation & backup singers. What’s old is new again.
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1 week ago | 
americanahighways.org | Jeff Burger
Unless you were born yesterday or spent the last half century in a coma, it’s likely that you’re familiar with Fleetwood Mac—or at least with its most successful albums and singles, which have been omnipresent on radio and in our culture since the mid-1970s. However, it’s also a safe bet that there’s plenty you don’t know about this band, which existed in various incarnations for more than 50 years.
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1 week ago | 
theaquarian.com | Jeff Burger
Nighthawk, Street Dog. Parker Hawkins (aka Nighthawk) is the bassist for Piper & the Hard Times, a Nashville-based blues-rock outfit whose debut CD topped Billboard’s blues album chart last year. He took a break from that gig to create Street Dog, and no wonder: its genre-bending music, which draws on everything from pop and jazz to soul and R&B, is too wide-ranging to be a good fit for Piper’s group.
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2 weeks ago | 
blogcritics.org | Jeff Burger
Nighthawk, Street Dog. Parker Hawkins (aka Nighthawk) is the bassist for Piper & the Hard Times, a Nashville-based blues-rock outfit whose debut CD topped Billboard’s blues album chart last year. He took a break from that gig to create Street Dog, and no wonder: Its genre-bending music, which draws on everything from pop and jazz to soul and R&B, is too wide-ranging to be a good fit for Piper’s group.
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2 weeks ago | 
americanahighways.org | Jeff Burger
Nighthawk, Street Dog. Parker Hawkins (aka Nighthawk) is the bassist for Piper & the Hard Times, a Nashville-based blues-rock outfit whose debut CD topped Billboard’s blues album chart last year. He took a break from that gig to create Street Dog, and no wonder: its genre-bending music, which draws on everything from pop and jazz to soul and R&B, is too wide-ranging to be a good fit for Piper’s group.
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2 weeks ago | 
theaquarian.com | Jeff Burger
Rock singer/songwriterElliott Murphy says Infinity is his 52nd album, which suggests that he’s not only prolific, but also many years into his career. As such, it’s not surprising that ruminations on aging, mortality, and years gone by permeate this engaging record.
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3 weeks ago | 
americanahighways.org | John Apice |Elise Cady |Jeff Burger |Melissa Clarke
The Mallett Brothers Band – Higher Up In the Hills
This 14-cut set is from a Maine band that’s been producing music for 15 years. They’ve mastered several genres with skill & determination – rock, country, folk & Americana. At this point, they’ve also crafted their own delightful & accessible style. This is their 7th & it features a hot guest spot on “Dogs and Horses” by Chuck Leavell (Allman Brothers Band, the Rolling Stones) on piano & organ.
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3 weeks ago | 
americanahighways.org | John Apice |Andrew Gulden |Jeff Burger
Marina Rocks – S.O.S. Texas
Once again, this native-Texan incendiary artist continues her high-octane, boogie-fueled, Americana country-rock & innovative performances with her 3rd studio LP. There’s nothing offensive or radical, but Marina digs deep & often succeeds with her statements, practical ways & relatable topics.
While some may think this set is by an artist that’s using a gimmick it’s more about how she’s creating a clever image with authenticity.
