The San Diego Union Tribune has already said "Woodard’s well-crafted songs are cut from the same cloth as Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and John Mellencamp, whose music eloquently captures earthy truths about living, loving and growing older without losing the dreams… (Read More)
Elmquist is a roots rock singer-songwriter. He is a Georgia original, a Nashville noisemaker and now a Brooklyn urbanite. He pens tender laments and angry regrets about hometown ghosts, front porches, empty guns and bankrupt hearts. His hero is Springsteen. He… (Read More)
Casey Hurt is a complicated man singing songs from a simpler time. His blend of Americana, soul and folk make for a nakedly honest songwriting style that creates a completely enveloping live experience. The richness in his songs revel the honest… (Read More)
After making a name for herself in her hometown of New York playing with her band the Jerks and touring as a sideman with Dan Zanes and Friends, Charlie Faye moved to Austin in search of a change of scenery and… (Read More)
Gilmore has also written with Nashville’s Jon Tiven, who has produced Wilson Pickett, B.B. King and the Pixies’ Frank Black; and has written hits for Robert Cray and Buddy Guy. Gilmore’s song, an homage to his uncle Allen, who died the… (Read More)
Singer-songwriter Dana Wood is a folk artist with amazing range. Besides performing solo, she has an impressive resume and has worked with the following musical acts: Fernwood (keyboards), Dana and the Polecats (guitar, vocals) Jim Crawford and the Hot Toddies (keyboards)… (Read More)
McGraw believes in the power of the stories that we tell. He believes that expression through art can define our culture, and can thereby directly influence the way in which we live our lives. Dave tells his stories through his music… (Read More)
NEW ALBUM 3/2/10! “All aboard!” You’ll hear Vince Herman shout this out at a Great American Taxi show and after you know a little bit more about this band you’ll know why. Herman (of Leftover Salmon infamy) and Chad Staehly (keyboards… (Read More)
Jack Tempchin began his career playing San Diego coffeehouses and hoot nights alongside the Eagles, Jackson Browne, J.D. Souther and others. He became a principal co-architect of the 1970s country-rock movement simply known as The Southern California Sound. Most amazing, this… (Read More)
Joee, EO, and Falcon first crossed paths in Laurel Canyon at the famous Country Store, a place, according to Jim Morrison, “where creatures meet”. These creatures collaborated and found the inspiration and motivation to put a unique new sound together, combining… (Read More)
Washington, DC-native Kacey Cubero moved to Southern California with a suitcase and a guitar, and soon became the front person for a local band opening for such national acts as The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Her first album was critically well- received, generating… (Read More)
Born in Texas and raised in Southern California, Karen Nash plays alt-country roots music with the skillfully crafted turn of phrase and topical content of a great folksinger. Known for her impassioned songs of social injustice and troubled love, Ms. Nash… (Read More)
Katie Garibaldi is a touring indie singer/songwriter and guitarist from the San Francisco Bay Area. She recently released her sixth full-length album, Next Ride Out, produced by editor in chief of Guitar Player magazine Michael Molenda, which has catapulted the 26-year-old… (Read More)
As a child and young adult Katy was always interested and drawn to music and entertainment. These interests quickly grew into a passion for the arts which were further enhanced by a Music degree at UCSB. While there Katy developed her… (Read More)
Limbeck is: Robb MacLean – vocals, guitar Patrick Carrie – guitar, vocals Justin Entsminger – bass Jon Phillip – drums & percussion Being in a band used to be different. It wasn’t all about getting the best support slots, collecting the… (Read More)
Manda is a sixth generation Los Angeleno, a true California girl who grew up on the sounds of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and the Doors. Her songwriting style focuses on lyric and storytelling supported by catchy… (Read More)
After ten years fronting rock bands in Boston and Los Angeles, Marc M. Cogman dissolved the critically acclaimed five-piece The Neon Calm and began his first solo venture in the fall of 2006. Searching for a more organic sound, he wrote… (Read More)
“Alaskan troubadour Matt Hopper is a singer-songwriter of the highest caliber.” – Boise Weekly "Hopper is a monster rock n roll front man who writes brilliantly crafted pop tunes. He has the catalogue, persistence and the stage presence to be the… (Read More)
Unlike the previous three albums by alt-country five-piece band Micky and the Motorcars, the group — this go-around — had plenty of time to prepare for NAIVE. During recording sessions on the past discs, says front man-lead vocalist Micky Braun, "if… (Read More)
This folk rock/blues/country band from Los Angeles is composed of members: Mike Stocksdale (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica, Kazoo) Anders Mouridsen (Lead Guitar, Lapsteel Guitar, Accordian, Keys, Banjo, Mandolin) Kate Strand (Backing Vocals, Tambourine) Alfred Andersson (Bass Guitar) Mickael Walle Wahlgren (Drums… (Read More)
Take a string band and swap out the fiddle player for a groovy drummer and you’re well on your way to understanding the sound of Oakhurst. The band spikes traditional bluegrass with rock & roll and a kamikaze rhythmic sensibility. That… (Read More)
Paul Chesne (born June 4, 1976) is an American country & soul singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has traveled throughout the United States and played well over 500 shows since 1999 including cutting his teeth playing upwards of 150 times at the… (Read More)
In January of 2010 OffBeat Magazine gave Paul three Best Of The Beat Awards. Songwriter of the Year, Best Song of the Year for Hey God and Best Folk/Rock Album for Stew Called New Orleans. In April Gambit Weekly awarded him… (Read More)
Ryan Montbleau is a pure soul singer. Not in the traditional sense. His voice — although a sweet, passionate instrument — isn’t packed with Memphis clay like Al Green’s or greased with urban sophistication like R. Kelly’s. Instead, Montbleau sings purely… (Read More)
“If the Tempe music scene had a hall of fame, Stephen Ashbrook surely would have been inducted.” – The Arizona Republic. Ashbrook’s voice – a rolling bass profundo punctuated by a chilling falsetto- delivers tales of quiet strength and authenticity. A… (Read More)
JOEE CORSO Guitar/Vocals/Lyrics Joee Corso is often described as one of the brightest songwriting talents in Los Angeles. He is influenced primarily by the great storytellers and their ability to translate emotion through songs. Originally from New Haven, CT., Joee moved… (Read More)
What happens when a couple of veteran LA-based musicians from Arkansas and Texas get together with some friends to play some of the Willie and Waylon music they grew up with? Throw in some Stones, Gram Parsons and a little ZZ… (Read More)