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Muddy Waters Run Deepnew
Big Bill Morganfield follows in his father's footsteps.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
07-29-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Janiva Magness’ Blues For Lifenew
The award-winning artist finds every day is an act of will.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
07-08-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Grace Potter Sees the Lightnew
Nocturals frontwoman on punishing B3s and becoming a new artist all over again, “There’s a big world out there that doesn’t know a thing about us.”
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
07-01-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Wilco Guitarist Revisits His Avant Savant Rootsnew
"There's always a need for destruction in order to have creation and change."
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
06-24-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Life, Death and Resurrection of Britain's 22-20snew
Named for the early Skip James song, 22-20s were always enamored with the blues, at least until front man Martin Trimble ended up coming down with a case of his own.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
06-17-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Psychedelic Furs Frontman Sidesteps the Human Jukebox Syndromenew
One of the most distinctive bands to come out of post-punk England, the Psychedelic Furs quickly earned a legion of fans thanks to Richard Butler's raspy crooning and wryly poetic lyrics.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
06-10-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Punk-Rock Descendents Stick to Your Guns Stay the Coursenew
Unlike most bands that lean toward the more guttural end of the hardcore spectrum, Stick to Your Guns has an affinity for songs that are both lyrically sophisticated and socially conscious.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
06-03-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Adam Arcuragi & the Lupine Chorale Society Invent Their Own Mythologynew
Adam Arcuragi's music, godless though it may be, does convey a gospel-inspired blend of suffering and celebration, a robust mix that sets it apart from the more solipsistic efforts of those bearded guys emoting all over their acoustic guitars.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
05-20-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Martin Sexton Turns Personal Disillusionment Into Bittersweet Ambivalencenew
In the aftermath of his recent 'awakening,' the singer-songwriter's latest ode to America is a sweet, almost wistful musical confection that masks a haunting fixation at its lyrical core.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
05-13-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sugarcoating, Martin Sexton
Halden Wofford & the Hi-Beams: Country Music's Lost Historynew
Traditional country music has always walked the line between humor and heartbreak. It's a world of sin and redemption, pistol-packin' mamas and egg-sucking dogs. In short, the kind of place a kid would love.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
05-06-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Funk Don't Fail Me Now: Dirty Dozen Brass Bandnew
Against all odds, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band keeps New Orleans musical traditions alive and kicking.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
05-06-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Improbable Trajectory of Toronto's Mighty Fucked Upnew
"Somehow we manage to keep snatching defeat from the jaws of victory," says Damian "Pink Eyes" Abraham of his Canadian punk band's rave review in the venerable New York Times. In this particular instance, the defeat part comes from naming your band Fucked Up.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
04-29-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Crosby Tyler Chronicles the Ups & (Mostly) Downs of American Dreamersnew
Crosby Tyler has a love/hate relationship with his hometown Los Angeles, but it's mostly hate.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
04-29-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Holly Golightly Leaves Jack White Behindnew
You may know her from her duet on "It's True That We Love One Another," or maybe from her recordings with Thee Headcoats, or its spinoff, Thee Headcoatees. Or you may not know her at all, in which case it's clearly time to get acquainted.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
04-22-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Alan Sparhawk Journeys From Low to Retributionnew
Alan Sparhawk easily ranks among indie rock's most gifted artists. He's also one of the most intriguing.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
04-15-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
