Toad the Wet Sprocket – Fear
Not only did Fear yield the Top 40 breakthrough hit “All I Want,” but it also marked the emergence of a more refined Toad the Wet Sprocket. A far cry … Read More
Chatting It Up with Mieka Pauley
Mieka Pauley is a wonderful independent artist emerging out of Boston. Her first full-length release, Elijah Drop Your Gun, came out recently after a couple of previous EPs. Mieka’s soulful … Read More
Chatting It Up with Kris Delmhorst
Kris Delmhorst is known, at least in my mind, as one of the best sad song writers around. Her tunes have gotten me through some serious heartaches. The slinky textures … Read More
Patty Griffin: Of Kisses and Coffee
If you don’t happen to know about Patty Griffin, I won’t go so far as to say “shame on you,” but, really, do something to remedy the situation. That’s just … Read More
Joan Osborne: How Sweet She Is
Lyle Lovett has this song “The Girl in the Corner.” If it weren’t about Julia Roberts, it could easily be about Joan Osborne on this bright Brooklyn morning. That’s where … Read More
Chatting It Up with Garrison Starr
Missippippi born singer-songwriter Garrison Starr debuted her first CD right out of high school in 1993. A short four years later, Starr was signed to Geffen Records, releasing Eighteen Over … Read More
Chatting It Up with the Ditty Bops
The Ditty Bops have been warbling, posing and bicycling their way into hearts all across America for the past few years. Billboard says they “a breath of fresh air. Combining … Read More
Chatting It Up with Katie Herzig
Katie Herzig is probably my favorite emerging singer/songwriter on the scene right now. Her songs are just what my ears want to hear. Her third solo effort (after four releases … Read More