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John Hiatt: 'The Open Road'new
The Open Road consists of eleven brand new tunes, each imprinted with the trademarks of John Hiatt’s oeuvre — sultry blues licks, witty and thoughtful lyrics, and an underlying energy that drives the music through the pervasive groove.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
04-13-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: The Open Road, John Hiatt
On 'Time to Grow,' The Lovell Sisters Prove to be Bluegrass' New Standard-Bearersnew
Bluegrass and acoustic music are experiencing intriguing paradigm shifts as old-guard traditionalists like Bill Monroe and Jimmy Martin pass on, and crews of youthful, energetic musicians bring their contemporary ideas into the mix.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
09-22-2009 |
Reviews
Bluegrass Fiddler Simultaneously Takes a Giant Step Forward and Backwardnew
At times Oog sounds a bit confounding and somewhat overwhelming, but once it's over the impulse strikes to play it again.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
06-03-2009 |
Reviews
The Wood Brothers Release a CD of Classic Cover Tunesnew
On Up Above My Head, the Woods give reverence to a wide range of genres as filtered through their gentle, slightly lazy, but clearly appreciative groove. From old folk songs like "Little Liza Jane" to a unique, old-timey take on the Beatles' "Fixin' a Hole," Oliver and Chris make each tune sound like one of their own.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
05-13-2009 |
Reviews
Back to Living Againnew
Musical journeyman dodges death to continue his quest.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
03-05-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Minimalist Anglenew
Lynne's voice is the purest instrument on Dusty Springfield tribute album.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
02-13-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Just a Little Lovin', Shelby Lynne
Rise from the Ashesnew
Wanderin' captures the rich musical heritage of the Outfit's influences.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
02-06-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: The Belleville Outfit, Wanderin'
Transformationnew
Songbird runs gamut from beautiful harmonies to esoteric art twang.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
01-23-2008 |
Reviews
Juke-Joint Rockernew
Soul Season takes the white-boy blues to a new place.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
01-17-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Soul Season, Tim Krekel Orchestra
Total Eclipsenew
There's no denying the incredible influence the late Buck Owens had on contemporary country music.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
12-20-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Dwight Sings Buck, Dwight Yoakam
Rarest of the Rarenew
For an artist who died at the age of 26, Gram Parsons' musical legacy has stretched almost as far as it can go.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
12-20-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tough Old Hossnew
This CD/DVD package documents one of Jennings' final concert appearances, an all-star tribute recorded at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
10-18-2007 |
Reviews
The Great Uniternew
It has been 38 years since The Johnny Cash Show premiered on ABC, just about two months before the immortal concert at Woodstock.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
10-18-2007 |
Reviews
Starrbooty's Revengenew
Queen of drag returns to roots and meets Atlanta at the crossroads.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
10-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: RuPaul, Starrbooty
Last of the Breed: Keepin' It Real ... Countrynew
Three legends and an upstart carry the torch.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
08-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
