Scott McLennan
The Gravel Project respects its roots, but its new album demonstrates how a band can honor its influences without being smothered by them.
“I may second guess how a song was recorded. But I can say that all that we have done has come from an honest place.”
Crooked Tree is the Molly Tuttle record we’ve been waiting for, one that is firmly rooted in bluegrass, but imbued with her own sharp style as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
Where Roadrunner goes from here remains to be seen, but Billy Strings did his part to open the room with a bang of a blessing.
Each month, our arts critics — music, book, theater, dance, and visual arts — fire off a few brief reviews.
Canadian singer/songwriter Allison Russell’s Outside Child made two lists. And so did Little Simz’s Sometime I Might Be Introvert.
At 80 years old, Bob Dylan sounds imperturbable and fierce.
As the age of Covid-19 wanes (or waxes?), Arts Fuse critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, and music. Please check with venues about whether the event is available by streaming or is in person. More offerings will be added as they come in.
Once again, Billy Strings pulled an exhilarating assemblage of musical influences under a big tent.
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