Monthly Archives: August 2019
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Smooth Hound Smith
Zack Smith and Caitlin Doyle-Smith are a happy-loving married couple who make up the musical dog-loving Americana duo Smooth Hound Smith. They have recently released their third LP, “Dog in a Manger” on the Tone Tree label. Yes, their sound is smooth, and this is a delightful record that moves through several styles. There’s the […]
Garry Tallent & the Delevantes @ The 5 Spot / Nashville TN / August 27, 2019
While he likely awaits a phone call from his “boss” about what might keep him busy in 2020, Garry Tallent made a one-off appearance at Nashville’s 5 Spot in the 6pm slot on a Tuesday night. There wasn’t much advance fanfare, and unless you were checking the venue calendar, you likely missed this delightful musical […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Darrin Bradbury
Singer-songwriter Darrin Bradbury has dropped a new single on us. Titled “Breakfast,” this countrified morning lament will be on his upcoming LP “Talking Dogs and Atom Bombs.” Set for a September 20 release on ANTI- Records, the record was produced by Kenneth Pattengale of The Milk Carton Kids. Just like a bowl of cereal, watching […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Land of Color
Land of Color is the name of the Nashville-based duo of Gary Rea and Thomas Ewing. Gary is from South Africa and Thomas is from Colorado. In 2015, the two met in Montana and since then have merged musical talents. Prior to meeting, both were church worship leaders. Gary and Tom first called themselves HOLY […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Hugh Masterson
Photo by Danielle Holbert Fresh off a tour opening for The Bottle Rockets that included a local stop at The Basement, Nashville-based Americana singer-songwriter Hugh Masterson has released a new single, “Trouble,” that is sure worthy of a listen or a few. The song is from a yet untitled LP that will be a follow-up […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Jeffrey Krantz (Krantz)
Photo by Taylor Farrant If your listening ears long for a break from the usual singer-songwriter stuff we hear so much of in Music City, here’s an enticing and respectful retro-psychedelic new tune that will stimulate your mind as well as your ears. (Note that headphones will provide extra enjoyment.) It’s the new single, “Misty […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Maybe April
Photo by Rob Bondurant Katy DuBois and Alaina Stacey, the talented singers and songwriters who comprise the Indie/Americana duo Maybe April, find themselves sitting on the launch pad about to blast off. With strong advance press from major players like Rolling Stone Country and Billboard, their upcoming debut album, “The Other Side” is ready to […]
11 Questions to a Nashville Musician: Mark Sloan (Slark Moan)
Photo by Daniel Meigs In trying to be original in describing “Honesty,” the infectiously-gorgeous new single from Music City’s Slark Moan, I couldn’t think of anything better than the tag “Dream Pop” that accompanied his bio. Friends, believe me, if you are a “pure pop for now people” person like me, this is a song […]
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