Time Machine has many of the elements of Kashena Sampson’s prior work, most notably her classic vocals with the range to carry a world of lyrical emotion. However, it shows clear progression as well—a maturity in both lyrical crafting and smart production.
MCP ON LOCATION: BYRD’S CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL – DAY 3
Day 3 of the 2021 Byrd's Creek Music Festival featured performances by Sierra Ferrell, If Birds Could Fly, Momma Molasses, and Mose Wilson & Friends. We also found out about a new concert series called Music at the Manor from the founder of the festival!
AJ LEE AND BLUE SUMMIT: I’LL COME BACK LP | ALBUM REVIEW
With I’ll Come Back, AJ Lee and Blue Summit powerfully propel the genre forward, their influences of country, soul, swing, rock, and rock on full display as they deftly weave their contribution into the tapestry of the bluegrass tradition.
MCP ON LOCATION: BYRD’S CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL – DAY 2
The second day of Byrd's Creek Music Festival 2021 featured a ton of amazing roots music artists including Lost Dog Street Band, Matt Heckler, Chelsea Lovitt, Adeem the Artist, Jennifer Jane Niceley, The Hill Country Devil, Hannah Juanita, and West King String Band. Check out our full recap and photos!
NATHAN EVANS FOX: “Carolina Boy” Premiere
This Friday, singer/songwriter Nathan Evans Fox is set to release "Carolina Boy," the first single from his newly announced, upcoming album Wasted Love.
MCP ON LOCATION: BYRD’S CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2021 – DAY 1
Day 1 of the 2021 Byrd's Creek Music Festival featured performances from Anna Kline (Swift Silver), Mose Wilson, John R. Miller, and The Fumblebuckers! Check out our photos and recap!
TAYLOR SCOTT BAND: LIVE AT ACME FEED AND SEED
Putting his excellent guitar skills to good use, Taylor Scott led the band through two sets that spanned well over two hours. The musical connection between keys player John Wirtz and Scott makes for memorable jams, but the whole group impressively fed off each other for a slick presentation that still felt loose and free.
PREVIEW: THE GRAND OLE OPRY RETURNS TO BONNAROO 2021
The Grand Ole Opry will be at Bonnaroo 2021 with acts including Tommy Emmanuel, Dom Flemons, Chris Janson, Amythyst Kiah, Maggie Rose, and many more!
THE PEW PLAYLIST: NEW MUSIC FOR JULY 30, 2021
New additions to the Pew Playlist! Check out new music from The Accidentals, Karen Jonas, Strand of Oaks, Sean Rowe, and Birdtalker!
ALBUM REVIEW: TALKING TO GHOSTS EP – BY BRIDGET RIAN
On Talking To Ghosts, Bridget Rian pulls from a variety of musical influences while wrapping the listener in a blanket of haunted emotions.