Paul Ford’s ‘The Moon’ percolates with bluesy grit and swamp rock

Reviewed by Alison Murphy Paul Ford/The Moon Shades of John Fogerty’s swamp rock and the Black Crowes’ bluesy grit percolate in Paul Ford’s retro bash, The Moon. Those who like their garage fix served with more melody will savor what Ford has in store here. The opening slice, “What They Want,” is harmonica-fueled classic rock […]

Houston Texans score touchdown with Southern rockers the DML Cartel

Interview by Kyrby Raine Most fans of the NFL team the Houston Texans are already familiar with the DML Cartel. Dodd Lede, who impressed me a couple of years ago with Sophomore Jinx, and other members of the DML Cartel are the house band for the Houston Texans, Bare Necessity. But who are these guys, really? We […]

Kat Goldman’s ‘Sing Your Song’ is ‘enchanting, mesmerizing’

Reviewed by Alison Murphy Kat Goldman/Sing Your Song The title cut of Kat Goldman’s latest CD has a classical air; piano, strings, and violins waltz around her fragile, emotionally wounded singing, a steady drum pattern keeping the blood flowing. Yet, despite the stylish, arty arrangements, Goldman has a sharp ear for a pop hook, turning […]

Stevie DuPree emerged from rock & roll retirement to play the blues

Interview by Carson James Stevie DuPree has been singing the blues since 1980 with a band called Cruise Control. If you’ve never heard of them, or DuPree either, you’ve discovered the purpose of this website: To find unknown talents while celebrating the familiar, especially in the world of the blues. DuPree will sting you with […]