When a musician puts something out that sounds completely different than anything they’ve ever done, sometimes fans can get upset. It’s not what they are used to. People dislike change. It’s uncomfortable. However, people grow. People change. Their tastes change. Influences, friends, locales. They all change. Polaroid Lovers, the latest album […]
Indie-Pop Darlings Celebrate the First Birthday of Second Nature Lucius released Second Nature, on April 8th, 2022. The album was their first since the acoustic collection, Nudes was released in 2018 and a lot had changed for frontwomen Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig in those 4 years. The album addresses […]
The Wood Brothers rolled into Harrisburg and let loose their unique, high energy blend of jazz, blues, gospel and folk music on enthusiastic fans at XL Live. Underneath an I-83 overpass, on an unassuming side street, across from the famous Savannah’s On Hanna strip club, XL Live has become the […]
The White Rose Music Fest was announced towards the end of summer and as soon as we saw the line-up, we grabbed tickets and blocked off the weekend to enjoy this outdoor music festival in York, PA. For those who don’t know, York has some decent spots for music, and […]
Earlier this spring Woody Platt had announced that after 23 years he was going cut back on touring and stay closer to home. In planning for Woody’s departure, the Steep Canyon Rangers would have to change things up in order to prepare for the future. Little did they know tonight, […]
It’s a Wednesday evening in the city of York, Pa. On the corner of George and Philadelphia Streets there were a couple of tour busses parked on the curb. That could only mean one thing, there’s a band at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts and what a band […]
YORK, PA (May 13, 2022) – Appell Center for the Performing Arts is excited to welcome LakeStreet Dive as they continue their tour across the US, including this stop in the Strand Theatreon Wednesday, June 22. The following is courtesy of the band’s press release: Lake Street Dive has partnered […]
Last Sunday afternoon, I had pleasure of seeing and listening to Dead Horse Revival at Wehrlys Auction House. Three of the members, Scott Matlock(fiddle), Cory Woodcock(banjo) and Chance Hurley(guitar) left over from The Mountain Ride days, have stayed together playing bluegrass for years now. The welcome addition of standup bass […]
On the Chester river lies the town of Chestertown, MD. On this weekend the town was filled with folks that enjoy tall ships, music and good food. Demonstrations, book talks, antique boats and motors. Along with lots of maritime lure and watermen related items. Ships on hand we’re the KALMAR […]
I arrived at Key Brewing in Dundalk, MD on Friday, October 15th, a bit early for the Charm City Bluegrass Fall Throw Down 2. I was nervously excited for the event after about a 2-year hiatus from live music festivals. I’ve been out to a handful of local bands mostly […]
For the first time in many months, I went to hear and photograph a show Sunday evening. Hot Rod Mule brought Bluegrass to Wehrleys Auction House in Glen Rock, PA. The show was out-doors and I was happy to see social distancing practices were in place. The band, which is […]
We began Pride Month with a great video and song by Mary Prankster called Sweet Beet, and we are ending the month with this moving song by Featherburn that is worth a listen! Featherburn is a local band from Baltimore/DC area who will be releasing a new EP soon. The […]
For over ten years, I have been photographing concerts on a weekly basis. My favorite place to be is in a music venue, along side of fellow music lovers, live music photographers, and musicians. Going to shows has been my life-line for when things get stressful, overwhelming, discouraging, or just […]
Hot Rod Mule brought their brand of bluegrass to Wrightsville, PA at The Burning Bridge Tavern Saturday night. The tavern is aptly named after the bridge that once spanned the Susquehanna River until 1863 when the Union militia burnt it down to thwart the advancement of the confederate troops trying […]
Tucked away in a small town just north of the Mason-Dixon Line; the annual Glen Rock Arts & Brew Fest attracts locals and visitors to it’s festivities. Each year, the festival features local musicians, artists, and brewers in a unique venue that is creative in and of itself. Glen Rock, […]
