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CD Review: Robert Plant, “Band of Joy”
The combined talents of Robert Plant and Buddy Miller were bound to produce interesting results. Together they have made "Band of Joy" one the year's best albums
Read More »CD Review: Various Artists, “Crazy Heart: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”
Before we get too far into this, let’s address the main question right up front: can Jeff Bridges sing? The answer is yes, but he sings like an actor. The film Crazy Heart centers
Read More »CD Review: Lyle Lovett, “Natural Forces”
I was driving home in the late afternoon yesterday. It was one of those autumn days that has spring written all over it. My route took me through that most industrial section on New
Read More »CD Review: Robert Earl Keen, “The Rose Hotel”
It seems that no album by a Texas songwriter would be complete without a tip of the hat to the late master Townes Van Zandt. Guy Clark covered “If I Needed You” on his
Read More »CD Review: Guy Clark, “Somedays the Song Writes You”
I am honored to play a small role in the wonderful music community centered around Asbury Park, N.J. There are a number of really good bands among us, and we’re particularly fond of our
Read More »CD Review: The Lemonheads, “Varshons”
The Lemonheads’ new album, Varshons (The End Records), kicks off with Gram Parsons’s “I Just Can’t Take It Anymore,” in which the resigned, lovelorn protagonist declares, “Well, we could’ve done a lot / We
Read More »The Popdose Interview: Justin Townes Earle
Listen up, Americana fans: Ken Shane says Justin Townes Earle is going to be a very big star. Read his interview with the singer/songwriter here!
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