Mike Gacek impresses on debut solo CD Different Like Everyone Else
Mike Gacek recently released his passionate first solo CD, Different Like Everyone Else. Gacek’s original interpretation of the classic rock model has allowed him to create ten solid tunes with a big, wide, enjoyable sound. Gacek has that wide timbre, rangy voice that might remind some of Bob Segar. He sings in an earthy, organic […]
Al Pechulis gets by with a lot of help from his friends on Special Guests CD
Al Pechulis has just released his Special Guests CD, named so because he has other vocalists filling in for him on his tunes. Pechulis is recovering from a muscular vocal issue which left him unable to sing. On this collection of songs he wrote, plays guitar on, and co-produced with Canadian engineer Quentin Meek. Pechulis, […]
The Ghillies aim for rock-country crossover success on new CD
The Ghillies are a Boston-based, Nashville influenced roots rock band that pump out music sure to be appreciated by rockers and country fans alike. Gritty vocals, feisty guitars, and a driving rhythm section mark the crossover genre these good ole boys play. The credits only name these guys as Chiz, Rusty, Chuck, Goat, and Doc. […]
Jan Luby pleases ear and soul with new CD Nobody’s Girl
Jan Luby is a jewel of a singer-songwriter. Her new CD Nobody’s Girl showcases many of Luby’s organic, heart-felt translations of life into words and music. Luby infuses each of these songs with emotional honesty. Listeners will be certain to relate to what she is saying as they feel what she was feeling when she […]
Adam Ezra Group arrive with new CD Ragtop Angel
Adam Ezra Group’s new CD release Ragtop Angel features more of Ezra’s sunshiny, neo-hippie cool, with more texture than other bands who were inspired by the acoustic guitar-percussion-roots rock of the past decade. Many of Ezra’s tunes are mellow paced rhythmic patterns with a lot of organ and guitar texture around the grooves. This approach […]
Dan Cloutier knocks it out of the ballpark with new CD Blind Willie’s Lighthouse
Dan Cloutier takes his listeners along on a personal lyrical journey through the human heart, and, as harrowing as it can be at times, it turns out to be a fun, breathtaking ride. Cloutier also offers up his personal takes of differing musical genres on his third CD, Blind Willie’s Lighthouse. Folk, rock and roll, […]
Tom Smith CD Journey Home offers emotional joy and solid craftsmanship
Tom Smith takes a gentle folksy approach to his vocal and musical delivery and that makes his new Journey Home CD an artistic success. His gravelly low tenor and nimble banjo and guitar picking make each of his songs play out like a pleasant journey across a familiar terrain. Listening to these tracks makes it […]
Comanchero rock right out roots style on new CD The Undeserved
Comanchero rock right out on their third CD The Undeserved. This band creates its own hard rocking sound by blending elements of country and funk into their rootsie approach. They take a serious path to reach serious listeners, but they can also play the role of a fun bar band. The guitars are thick and […]
Don Campbell cherishes the holidays with A Don Campbell Christmas Volume 2
Don Campbell has just released his holiday CD A Don Campbell Christmas Volume 2, and it is certain to hit the emotional soft spot for those who love Christmas and those who love good music. Aside from the holiday themes, this CD also succeeds on the talent level of Campbell and his band. Each number, […]
John Cate And The Van Gogh Brothers release very pleasing country-rock CD X
John Cate And The Van Gogh Brothers have released their tenth album, appropriately titled X, the Roman numeral for the ten. There is a lot of down home charm on this appealing blend of roots and country rock. Cate sings with a natural grit and sincerity, and he balances his vocals with plenty of feisty, […]
