“It’s just me with a guitar and a piano on this tour,” says veteran country-folkster Sean McConnell, who is currently on tour supporting his new acoustic album, Undone, out via Rounder Records. “Maybe I could sell a few more tickets if I could pull off playing them both at the same time. I’ve been thinking... Continue Reading →
MCP’s 2016 Year-End Roundup
Many sites have crafted all manner of "Best Of 2016" lists, reviews, and other musical offerings--we decided not to partake this year, because honestly, we go to great lengths to feature only the best music all year long--and what a year it's been! In 2016, Mother Church Pew reviewed over 40 stellar releases from amazing... Continue Reading →
Album Review: The Bird & The Rifle – Lori McKenna
Lori McKenna is the kind of woman that gets her five children to school, then comes home to fold a load of laundry before Taylor Swift comes over for a writing session. She’s the kind of woman who writes Grammy award-winning songs that brim with the wisdom of one who knows life inside and out,... Continue Reading →
Pew Playlist: 3 Songs That Should Be On Your Radar, 7/1/16
"The Bird & The Rifle" - Lori McKenna The title track from Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Lori McKenna's forthcoming album produced by Dave Cobb is a standout among standouts. I had the privilege of attending a listening party hosted by McKenna and Cobb on Music Row a few weeks ago, and this song strongly resonated with... Continue Reading →
“Wreck You” – New Music from Lori McKenna
"Something between us changed, I'm not sure if it's you or me, but lately all I do seems to wreck you," sings Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer Lori McKenna in her new song "Wreck You" from The Bird & The Rifle, her new full-length album set for release on July 29th on CN Records via Thirty Tigers. Produced by Dave... Continue Reading →