May in Review

May was a month for revisiting old favorites. Not too many new discoveries this month, but a lot of good songs got played around here nonetheless. . . . → Read More: May in Review

Newport Folk Festival: July 30 – August 1

You can tell that summer is rapidly approaching, given the number of festival line-ups that are tumbling in. The Newport Folk Festival, in (where else) Newport, Rhode Island, has announced its lineup for its 2010 festival. . . . → Read More: Newport Folk Festival: July 30 – August 1

Wow, That’s a Good Song: Brandi Carlile, “That Year”

A beautiful video for a devastating song. Ok, I could have done without the giant CGI bee flying across the screen. But otherwise, the video is very serene, just Brandi and a guitar and nature blooming around her. . . . → Read More: Wow, That’s a Good Song: Brandi Carlile, “That Year”

Album Review: Brandi Carlile, “XOBC EP”

Don’t let this EP’s status as a Valentine’s Day release fool you into think that it is some sappy collection of love tunes to which Brandi Carlile just happened to lend her voice. That’s not the case at all; sure, the songs have a bit of a lovey bent, but they’re pure Brandi Carlile, country roots and all. . . . → Read More: Album Review: Brandi Carlile, “XOBC EP”

Lilith Fair announces 2010 lineup

In even more awesome festival news, Lilith Fair has announced its lineup for the 2010 revival of the tour, and it’s nothing short of amazing.  Named acts so far span all different genres, age groups, and demographics.

The lineup as it currently stands includes Brandi Carlile, Indigo Girls, Mary J. Blige, Metric, Sheryl . . . → Read More: Lilith Fair announces 2010 lineup

Concert Review: Brandi Carlile with Angel Taylor, House of Blues

Brandi and company put on an amazing show – tons of energy and charisma, lots of interaction with the audience. The audience was 100% into the show from start to finish. Lots of enthusiastic cheering, shouting, singing along. This was a crowd who loved everything about Brandi and it showed. . . . → Read More: Concert Review: Brandi Carlile with Angel Taylor, House of Blues