AltWeeklies Wire
Greg Reece's Redneck Band is a Georgia Gemnew

Mild-mannered family man Greg Reece splits his time between family and work while regularly booking shows as alter-ego "Redneck Greece" and donning his customized sequined jacket, cowboy hat, and six-string.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-17-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Greg Reece, Redneck GReece Deluxe
Maseratinew

Just over a year ago, Maserati was dealt a blow that would knock the wind out of the most iron-clad stomach when drummer Jerry Fuchs fell to his death in a Williamsburg elevator shaft.
Dig Boston |
Erik Ziedses Des Plantes |
11-16-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Maserati
Kasher in the Wrynew

The leader of Cursive and the Good Life talks about concept albums, collapsed lungs and going solo
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
11-16-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Righteous Maytalnew

Frederick “Toots” Hibbert on his band and the birth of reggae.
Miami New Times |
S. Pajot |
11-16-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Matt MacKelcan Puts Triumphs to Musicnew

Produced by Aaron Tap (best known as pop-rock songwriter Matt Nathanson's guitarist), Matt MacKelcan's six-song EP Slow Down is a fine effort.
Charleston City Paper |
Jared Booth |
11-15-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Matt MacKelcan
Tiger Beatnew

The folk-inclined KT Tunstall ventures into uncharted musical terrain.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
11-15-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Megan Jean and Byrne Klay Conjure Joyful Soundsnew

Eclectic duo Megan Jean and Byrne Klay moved to North Charleston on Election Day 2008. Driven by a determined desire to express themselves artistically, they focused their efforts on writing, performing, and recording.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-12-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Howard Wiley and the Angola Projectnew

Howard Wiley wields his saxophone like a blowtorch. Sparks sputter out of the bell of his horn while he rips through chord changes.
East Bay Express |
Lee Hildebrand |
11-11-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Bang Camaro Fight the Business of Rocknew

In June 2006, the first Bang Camaro track had debuted in the Phoenix as the "MP3 of the Decade." Less than three years later, however, cracks were starting to show in what was Boston's (literally) biggest rock-and-roll band.
Boston Phoenix |
Michael Marotta |
11-11-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Def Poetry of Rafael Casalnew

Another Oakland poet ventures into hip-hop.
East Bay Express |
Christopher Danzig |
11-10-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Human Experiencenew

Faun Fables takes the family on the road.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-10-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Faun Fables
Crafting the Unwomannew

Goth cellist Erica Mulkey brings new music technology into the craft realm.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
11-10-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Joel T. Hamilton Goes on Recordnew

Joel T. Hamilton is part of a dying breed of musicians. Though many are still granted the epithet, there aren't a lot of real "indie rockers" left in today's music industry.
Charleston City Paper |
Buster Brown |
11-10-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Joel T. Hamilton, Shrimp Records
DJ Shadow: "What Lasts, And What Survives, Is Good Taste"new

ccasionally controversial, and ever-influential, DJ Shadow also has a reputation for being a bit of a shut-in when it comes to the media, so Houston Press jumped at the chance to grab a few minutes with the sampling sorcerer.
Houston Press |
Nicholas L. Hall |
11-08-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Joal Rush Delivers His Waresnew

With his new solo album in hand, Charleston songsmith Joal Rush's original material offers more than some casual fans might expect.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-08-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Joal Rush