I thought I was prepared--I had listened to the music on repeat. I had interviewed the band. I had watched video after video of their live performances on YouTube...but y'all, nothing, and I mean NOTHING, can adequately prepare you for the sonic force to be reckoned with otherwise known as David Wax Museum, live and in... Continue Reading →
Live Show Review: Anthony D’Amato
It's no secret that I'm a huge Anthony D'Amato fan; I first caught his live show a while back when he opened for another blog favorite, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds (openers, y'all, pay attention to them). Since then, I've had the pleasure of interviewing D'Amato and even shot a couple of videos with him, it's been a fun year! So, naturally,... Continue Reading →
Interview: Darlingside
Formidable folk quartet Darlingside will be performing at The High Watt in Nashville this Thursday, December 10th. The band released their latest album, the critically acclaimed Birds Say, in September; I had the chance to catch up with band vocalist and banjo maestro Don Mitchell right after Thanksgiving, and we began our chat by discussing our favorite Turkey... Continue Reading →
Interview: David Wax Museum
Not long after their recent and highly-acclaimed performance at AmericanaFest this year, Charlottesville, Virginia-based Mexo-Americana band David Wax Museum will be bringing their amazing folk sound back to the Music City this evening, with another blog favorite and modern folk maestro, Anthony D'Amato, along for support. The band's been on tour promoting their album, Guesthouse, released in October; "We've got a... Continue Reading →