Channeling equal parts Lucinda Williams and Levon Helm, the album features Robin Lane’s rich, earthy voice supported by sparse instrumentation.
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Music Interview: Singer Songwriter Robin Lane on a “Dirt Road to Heaven”
Singer and songwriter Robin Lane talks about the genesis of her new album. She will be performing live around New England with a new ensemble.
Concert Review: Eminent Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist Richard Thompson at the Shalin Liu Performance Center
The caliber of Richard Thompson’s voice is undiminished. His always expressive, frequently soothing timbre was perfectly intact.
Book Review: “Let’s Do It: The Birth of Pop Music: A History” — An Enlightening Learning Experience
A lot of history is jammed into this book, but the author manages to ruminate in an informative and engrossing way on 50-plus years of pop music.
Concert Review: Van Morrison — Engaged Rather than Grumpy
A relatively short-but-sweet night that struck just enough highs and no real lows – as long as one accepts that Van Morrison gives more heed to covers than his own hits.
Festival Review: Beach Road Weekend — A Lighthouse Beacon for Music Fans
This version of Beach Road Weekend marked a huge step to the event joining Newport Folk and Solid Sound among New England’s marquee mid-size festivals.
Pop Album Review: Conan Gray’s “Superache” — “Sour” Grapes
Our cup runneth over with tears — at this point, breakup albums may have overstayed their welcome.
Music Festival Review: Northlands Music & Arts Festival — Chill Vibes
Northlands lacks the infrastructure, diversity, and history of some of New England’s finest music fests, but its two-day debut provided a rustic oasis for jambands.
Album Review: “Hurray for the Riff Raff” — Making Art Out of American Angst
Life on Earth aches with the sadness of the human condition, touching on personal trauma and reaching into the malaise of a week of national bad news.
Concert Review: Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway Dazzle at The Sinclair in Cambridge
The brilliant set was a celebratory exploration of Molly Tuttle’s bluegrass roots, albeit with a fresh perspective.