Saturday felt good. My family and I moved to Durham, North Carolina last summer. I spent the morning volunteering for a donation drive for families displaced by substandard living conditions [ … ]
An Interview with Matt Smith: Saying Yes (Club Passim at 60)
I remember the first time I walked into Club Passim, and you probably do too. It was one of those feelings of disbelief: this place that has played such a [ … ]
An Interview with Betsy Siggins: Collective Music (Passim At 60)
I remember the first time I walked into Club Passim, and you probably do too. It was one of those feelings of disbelief: this place that has played such a [ … ]
An Interview With Dylan LeBlanc: Within and Without
Dylan LeBlanc’s new record Renegade came out last June and it represents both a departure from his past work and perhaps the most logical next step for someone who had [ … ]
Concert Review: John Prine, Durham Performing Arts Center, November 1, 2019
Until last weekend, I’d only seen John Prine play at festivals. He has become a staple at Newport over the past few years, and was a highlight at The Cook [ … ]
Singled Out: “You Know What To Do,” by The Restoration
Sometimes, you need a song that just gets going. No pretense, no messing around–let’s just play. Of course, we know the work that goes into making something sound so free [ … ]
Video Premiere: “Loyalty,” by Lizzie No
“Tell me what you know about loyalty / I’ve been breaking my neck making people like me. / Holding hands with a shadow I can barely see / Call it [ … ]
An Interview With Chad Cochran: I Didn’t Want To Tell You
If you enjoy seeing some of your favorite musicians captured beautifully, you should be following Chad Cochran on Instagram. His portrait, landscape, and live music photography are all inspiring and [ … ]
An Interview with Charlie Parr: The Dependability of Broken Screen Doors
Charlie Parr recently released his latest album, the eponymous Charlie Parr (Red House Records). It was recorded in one day with some amazing players and features both new songs and [ … ]
An Interview with Smooth Hound Smith: Waiting for a Spark
The last time I saw Smooth Hound Smith at Atwood’s, I had been at a music festival all day. I left the festival around 9:00, pulled into a parking spot [ … ]