Stephen Kallao

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Noeline Hofmann's debut EP is a vision of Wild Rose Country

3 days ago | wshu.org | Stephen Kallao |Miguel Perez |Miguel Pérez

There's nothing quite like the idea of the Wild West, whose rugged frontier so easily jumps to life in pictures and songs. Noeline Hofmann, who grew up in Alberta, Canada, has a gift for conveying that imagery. Aside from her knack for songwriting, she spent years working as a rancher, while performing at open mic nights across Southern Canada. Then, one of her songs caught the attention of country star Zach Bryan, who invited Hofmann to perform "Purple Gas" for his Belting Bronco series.
Acadiana Music Showcase: Good Prblms

3 days ago | xpn.org | Stephen Kallao

Good Prblms | photo courtesy of the artistWorld CafeThe hip-hop collective has made inroads in Lafayette’s zydeco-heavy scene, playing shows locally and regionally, and even opening for Tank and the Bangas in New Orleans. SetlistGood PrblmsWorld Cafe Arcadiana Music ShowcaseSo DivineHome RunChange Me/CrossroadsGood Prblms on World CafeLouisiana’s Cajun Country is one of the most unique areas of the United States.
Momma's latest album chronicles life on the road

1 week ago | wshu.org | Stephen Kallao

Today, we're turning up the volume with some absolutely smashing indie rock from Momma.
Becoming The Attachment Theory was a 'sonic trust fall' for Sharon Van Etten

1 week ago | ijpr.org | Stephen Kallao

Sharon Van Etten has made a series of impressive solo albums, but for her latest project, Van Etten's backing band got top billing. Enter: The Attachment Theory, featuring longtime collaborators Devra Hoff, Teeny Lieberson and Jorge Balbi. Van Etten says it all started with something she almost never does: studio jams. "It happened pretty naturally," she says.
Noeline Hofmann's debut EP is a vision of Wild Rose Country - WXPN

1 week ago | xpn.org | Stephen Kallao

Noeline Hofmann | courtesy of the artist World CafeThe singer-songwriter from Alberta, Canada, performs songs from her debut EP, ‘Purple Gas’. SetlistNoeline HofmannWorld CafeAugustThe Way You Bring Me to TearsThe BullfighterPurple GasNoeline Hofmann on World CafeThere’s nothing quite like the idea of the Wild West, whose rugged frontier so easily jumps to life in pictures and songs. Noeline Hofmann, who grew up in Alberta, Canada, has a gift for conveying that imagery.
For Yasmin Williams, every pluck of the guitar matters

1 week ago | wshu.org | Stephen Kallao

Every once in a while, you come across someone so skilled with an instrument that it makes you reconsider what you thought was possible. When it comes to something that's hundreds of years old, then that really grabs your attention. That's how it feels to watch Yasmin Williams play the acoustic guitar. Williams is one of the best and brightest young artists to come out of the folk world.
Momma's latest album chronicles life on the road - WXPN

1 week ago | xpn.org | Stephen Kallao

Momma | photo by Avery NormanWorld CafeThe Brooklyn band perform songs from Welcome to My Blue Sky. SetlistOhio All The TimeI Want You (Fever)RodeoLast KissMomma - World Cafe Mini-ConcertToday, we’re turning up the volume with some absolutely smashing indie rock from Momma.
For Yasmin Williams, every pluck of the guitar matters

1 week ago | xpn.org | Stephen Kallao

Yasmin Williams | photo by Ebru YildizWorld CafeIt’s one of the most inventive and exciting performances we’ve had on the show. SetlistYasmin WilliamsWorld CafeCliffwalkJuvenescenceHummingbirdGuitkaYasmin Williams on World CafeEvery once in a while, you come across someone so skilled with an instrument that it makes you reconsider what you thought was possible. When it comes to something that’s hundreds of years old, then that really grabs your attention.
Gold Connections returns with a psychedelic southern sound

1 week ago | wshu.org | Stephen Kallao

One of our favorite bands we've been introduced thanks to our Sense of Place series is Gold Connections. It was back in 2020 when we made the jaunt down to Richmond, Va., to spotlight some of best new music coming out of the region. One group that raised its hand in a big way was the undeniably catchy indie rock band fronted by Will Marsh. After the pandemic, Marsh packed up shop and headed south, to New Orleans, to get his master's degree and work with Habitat for Humanity.
Becoming The Attachment Theory was a 'sonic trust fall' for Sharon Van Etten

1 week ago | npr.org | Stephen Kallao |Kimberly Junod

"Afterlife" "I Can't Imagine (Why You Feel This Way)""Somethin' Ain't Right" "Comeback Kid" Sharon Van Etten has made a series of impressive solo albums, but for her latest project, Van Etten's backing band got top billing. Enter: The Attachment Theory, featuring longtime collaborators Devra Hoff, Teeny Lieberson and Jorge Balbi. Van Etten says it all started with something she almost never does: studio jams. "It happened pretty naturally," she says.