There’s an old Buddhist saying, “No mud, no lotus,” which refers to the idea that bad things are necessary in order to make the good things. Folk musicmaker John Craigie has distilled that wisdom into a new studio album, No Rain, No Rose, the title of which pays tribute to his adopted hometown and the... Continue Reading →
Interview: John Craigie
John Craigie, self-described class clown, observational humorist, and folky singer of stories, will release his new album, No Rain, No Rose, on January 27th—a follow-up and sonic contrast to his last studio effort, Working On My Farewell. The California native relocated to Portland a couple of years ago, after a long stint on the road... Continue Reading →
Live Show Review: Gregory Alan Isakov in Nashville
Gather together fans of glorious folk, presented by not only mandolin and banjo, but combined with a small orchestra, turning the acoustic into the symphonic, and featuring the lovely voice of Gregory Alan Isakov, and you have an audience that is all but forced to experience feelings the depth of which could never have been... Continue Reading →
Interview: Gregory Alan Isakov
“With my music, I’m always trying to create a sense of place, and Colorado always seems to make it into the songs,” says renowned folk artist Gregory Alan Isakov. “The first time I ever played in Los Angeles, I remember seeing palm trees and an ocean, and playing my songs there that were all written... Continue Reading →