Carol Roth 4/1/21 Carol Roth 4/1/21

Music Review: Jake and Ira, The Cabin in the Valley

Jake and Ira Breathe New Life Into Old-Time Music
Saskatchewan artists Jake and Ira’s new album blends covers and originals in a joyous celebration of old-time bluegrass and country.

Carol Roth 3/25/21 Carol Roth 3/25/21

Artist Interview: Ryan Westwood

Indie singer-songwriter Ryan Westwood talks about his journey to becoming a self-produced musician and his just-released debut single, “By All Accounts.”

Carol Roth 3/18/21 Carol Roth 3/18/21

Artist Interview: Q & A with Annie Mack

Crossover artist Annie Mack talks about the intertwined history of blues and country, and about representing her whole self, unapologetically, on her newest release.

Carol Roth 3/17/21 Carol Roth 3/17/21

Music Review: Annie Mack’s Testify

Annie Mack’s new EP is a genre-defying triumph

From the first note she sang, I was completely ready to give the whole EP a chance. Annie Mack has one of those voices that taps directly into the pleasure centers of the brain.

Carol Roth 3/11/21 Carol Roth 3/11/21

Show Review: Charlie Parr & Mikkel at Midway Saloon

Charlie Parr and Mikkel revisit their West Bank folk days

This show had that speakeasy feel that several pandemic concerts have had — money and information exchanged on Venmo, a tromp through an icy field to an unmarked back door, a verbal confirmation from staff that we were here for the show.