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Kenny Shore Time Stands Still

Jim Hynes americana, folk, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter November 4, 2022

Kenny Shore Time Stands Still Hawida Music North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Kenny Shore courses through several styles from folk-pop to soul to bluegrass to rock n’ roll and even a bit of zydeco on his hook-filled Time Stands Still. It comes across easy, but the emotions are far ranging throughout on this warm, intimate effort. An […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Brian Blake is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter October 30, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Brian Blake Currently based out of North Mississippi near Memphis, Tennessee, Brian Blake is a songwriter who has been active in the Memphis-area music scene for more than 25 years. With musical influences and roots stemming from both Texas and Tennessee, Brian writes heartfelt and thought-provoking […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

Stefan Prigmore is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter October 29, 2022

HOME Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Stefan Prigmore Stefan has been creating and performing music since his teenage years, following his father into the business in the same way he learned from his father in the woods and the river. The joy Stefan finds in the outdoors and the gratitude he shows on […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Luke LeBlanc Fugue State

Jim Hynes americana, folk, indie, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter October 29, 2022

Luke LeBlanc Fugue State 145 Entertainment Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Luke LeBlanc delivers his fourth full-length effort with Fugue State, which is more outwardly focused than LeBlanc’s 2022 Only Human. LeBlanc gets elite support from Erik Koskinen, who in addition to playing a slew of instruments, produced, mixed, and engineered the album. Other musicians include Ryan Young […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Yates McKendree Buchanan Lane

Jim Hynes americana, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter October 28, 2022

Yates McKendree Buchanan Lane Qualified It was the singer-songwriter Kevin Gordon who first sang Yates McKendree’s praises to this writer, describing Yates’ searing guitar playing on one of Delbert McClinton’s Sandy Beach Cruises. Whether the 2019 clip of Yates’ thumb work on “Sweet Little Angel” is the right one or not (it was likely even […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Angela Easterling is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu Country, folk, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter October 17, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Angela Easterling Angela Easterling brandishes her songwriting chops with rootsy, refreshing, homespun tunes. Her backing band, The Beguilers (bass, drums and lead guitar), master many complex styles, with instrumentation that fleshes out the stories in Angela’s songs, and adds some rocking fun. Their act is not quite […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Kenny Shore is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Rock, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter October 3, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kenny Shore He recently showcased at the APCA Regional Fall Conference in Orlando, FL and again at the APCA National Conference in Hershey, PA. He grew up in North Carolina and wrote his first song after his grandfather gave him a homemade banjo at the age of 10. As a […]

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Gerry Casey interviews Ben Reel

Gerry Casey americana, Country, Indie Rock, Rock, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter October 2, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Brings you Gerry Casey’s Interview with Ben Reel Since his debut album `This Is the Movie’ back in 1999, Ben has reinvented himself from album to album, influenced by different styles of music over the years. As one critic said, ” He’s not afraid to throw in some in folk, soul, reggae […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Jessey Jackson Gypsy Willow

Gerry Casey americana, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter September 27, 2022

Jessey Jackson Gypsy Willow The human voice can have a range of emotions on display depending on the tone and the level of intensity displayed. Some voices are easily recognizable from the opening bars of a song . Having a unique voice and style of delivery helps you stand out from the crowd and be […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Acoustic

Ben Reel Locked In & Live

Jim Hynes americana, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter September 22, 2022

Ben Reel Locked In & Live Self-released Irish singer-songwriter Ben Reel is releasing Locked in & Live, an album of eighteen songs, eight live with a full band, three live solo acoustic, and seven studio songs that he recorded during the pandemic, hence “locked in” as part of the title. Two of the acoustic songs […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Tyler Edwards is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, folk, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter September 10, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tyler Edwards Beginning his career in 2008, Tyler wrote and performed with the South Carolina rock band, I Anthem. After releasing two EPs and an LP, the band had multiple songs break the Top 10 on Billboard’s Rock Charts and music featured on MTV and NASCAR. […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

John McCutcheon Leap!

Jim Hynes americana, Country, folk, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter September 6, 2022

John McCutcheon Leap! Appalseed In discussions this summer about the Newport Folk Festival and Philly Folk, this writer, viewing these lineups commented that “there just aren’t that many real folk singers left.” Well, John McCutcheon is indeed one of those few real folk singers putting out vital material as he’s been doing for five decades […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

Nolen Sellwood is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, folk, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter August 20, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Nolen Sellwood Nolen is young artist with an old soul. His beautifully crafted singing and songwriting skills are captured on his freshman album, to be released soon. Newcomer to the Minneapolis music scene, we cannot wait to see what his bright future in music looks like. […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Electronica Artist

Syvers Are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu ameriana, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter August 14, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Syvers Syvers is a lo-fi electronica duo from Minneapolis, MN. Residing in the crossroads of organic instrumentation, mellow synths, and intimate vocals, bandmates Jake + Sarah explore vulnerable aspects of human existence with authenticity and hope. The husband-wife fronted band brings together a raw and honest […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Megan Bee is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, folk, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter August 6, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Megan Bee Singer-songwriter Megan Bee writes with an unquenchable wanderlust and a deep love for the land. Her 2022 album “Cottonwood” has been called “as real as it gets – a raw and real telling of engaging, relatable stories.” The track Never Known received an Honorable […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

Randy C Moore is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, indie country, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 25, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Randy C Moore RANDY C MOORE, a Texas music artist and 2022 European Country Music Hall of Fame member. Randy is currently blazing a new trail into the Texas music scene as feature in the Lone Star State’s big market radio stations and major festivals in […]

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Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Yosh and Yimmy are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 17, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Yosh and Yimmy After meeting in 2015, when Josh Glenn opened for Jimmy Willden at the final show of his 2015 tour, the two bearded gingers continued playing shows together. Over time, the shows evolved into Yosh & Yimmy, as they performed as a duo, and […]

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Silver Lake 66 is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu Country, indie country, nashville, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 16, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Maria Francis and Jeff Overbo of Silver Lake 66 Maria Francis and Jeff Overbo provide their own take on modern Americana with Silver Lake 66. With a soulful hybrid of classic country, folk and blues, their songs have been hailed by numerous publications and radio stations. […]

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Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

Wyatt Easterling is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu Country, making a Scene, nashville, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 9, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Wyatt Easterling Wyatt first came to Nashville as a folk singer on the verge of signing with CBS Records, but in true industry fashion, Sony acquired the label, and the deal fell through. Undeterred, he signed on as a writer with a new publishing company opened […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

Randy Palmer is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, folk, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter July 2, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Randy Palmer Randy Palmer is a cross between a painter and a poet. I don’t mean fine art but scraping, sanding, priming, make it like new, painter. You see Randy has roots deep inside a bucket. A son of a painting paint contractor, Randy has an […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

Alex Miller is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu American Idol, americana, Country, nashville, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter May 9, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Alex Miller Alex Miller is a bonafide torch-carrying champion of traditional Country music, with an arresting voice, an infectious personality and charm to spare. Everything about Alex is exciting; he is wholesome and inspiring – with a baby face and an eager enthusiasm – and an […]

Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

Kimberly Morgan York is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter May 1, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kimberly Morgan York If experience is the birthplace for inspiration, and life provides the touchstones for creativity, then Kimberly Morgan York has a wealth of resources from which she can draw. The roads she’s travelled, both personally and professionally, have nurtured her passion and purpose, as […]

Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

Cheryl Cawood is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, roots, singer-songwriter April 30, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Cheryl Cawood Cheryl Cawood invites listeners on a journey to a bygone era, back to her homeplace. She tells the true tale of a mountain feud involving her great great grandfather on land that was indigenous to the Cherokee. The Cawood settlement of the 1700’s was […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Michelle Malone is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter April 25, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Michelle Malone A mainstay of American roots music for more than 30 years, Michelle Malone has built an award-winning career as a songwriter, road warrior, and modern-day guitar hero. Her music is ingrained in the sounds of the south, mixing the rebellious stomp of roadhouse rock […]

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Gerry Casey interviews Dean Owens

Gerry Casey americana, Country, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter April 24, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Dean Owens “Certainly Dean’s pedigree as a performer is never in doubt with Great Grandparents circus owners and performers ranging from Clowns to Lion Tamers . Hear Dean’s tell about his amazing family history, and how he found through a family member doing a school […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Michelle Malone 1977

Jim Hynes americana, blues, Country, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter April 23, 2022

Michelle Malone 1977 SBS Previous efforts from singer-songwriter/guitarist Michelle Malone have been searing, no-holds barred blasters, as gutsy blues as any contemporary blues artist has delivered. 1977 is a whole different side of Malone though. This is acoustic driven Americana that mixes nuance with nostalgia, autobiographical tales and introspection. Her character studies are particularly interesting. […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews Bluegrass

Old Crow Medicine Show Paint This Town

Jim Hynes bluegrass, Country, making a Scene, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter April 22, 2022

Old Crow Medicine Show Paint This Town ATO While they started as a bluegrass band, Old Crow Medicine Show (OCMS) in recent years have won two Grammys and are considered one of our best roots bands, meshing Americana, old-timey music, folk, and rock & roll into an appealing sound that consistently sells out venues wherever […]

Acoustic Artist/ Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Gerry Casey Interviews Aoife Doyle

Gerry Casey acoustic, aoife doyle, irish music, making a Scene, roots, singer-songwriter April 9, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey’s Interview with Aoife Doyle Aoife possesses a voice so full of compassion and emotion that reaches so easily into the hearts of the listeners . This is a rare gift and one that certainly has to be heard to be fully appreciated. In this interview Aoife tells […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

James Lee Baker is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, james lee baker, making a Scene, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter April 9, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with James Lee Baker Releasing an album has many cool milestones from the day the masters come back, to the day the order is placed online, to when it shows up on platforms for streaming, the morning the CDs arrive in the mail, and even the first […]

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Sarah Jane Nelson is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, indie country, making a Scene, nashville, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter April 4, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Sarah Jane Nelson Now, as a Nashville-based singer and songwriter, she’s weaving her life experiences with universal truths to tell stories of her own. “For many years, I was terrified to be truly vulnerable in my songwriting. I was used to playing a part. As an […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Matt Hannah is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, indie country, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter April 3, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Matt Hannah Matt Hannah is a Michigan-native and Minneapolis-based folk Americana singer-songwriter. His music has been heard on KCMP The Current (MPLS) and radio stations throughout the country, and he has performed throughout the Midwest including at the Mid West Music Fest. His sophomore album Dreamland, […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Jesse Norell is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu autism, Down Syndrome, Indie Rock, making a Scene, Rock, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter March 20, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jesse Norell Jesse Norell is an indie rock singer-songwriter and guitar teacher from Minneapolis, MN. After playing in bands until 2007, Jesse stopped writing songs and playing shows until his daughter, Alyssa, came along. His debut solo LP “Aorta Borealis” is his return to making music. […]

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Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

The HawtThorns are Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter, the hawtThorns March 13, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with The HawtThorns! An Americana band whose sun-kissed songwriting, versatile guitar work, and lush vocal harmonies evoke the California coastline as much as the Bible Belt countryside, the HawtThorns are rooted in the collaborative chemistry of husband-and-wife duo KP and Johnny Hawthorn. That chemistry reaches a new […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Just a Season Leave to Come Home

Jim Hynes americana, Country, Just a season, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter March 13, 2022

Just a Season Leave to Come Home Northern Electric Hailing from Vancouver, the Americana band Just a Season delivers their third album, Leave to Come Home. Like the theme of so many albums recorded during the pandemic, the band reassures us not to sink too deeply into introspection, to put the darker times behind us […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Jana Pochop is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, jana pochop, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter March 12, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Jana Pochop “Since I have been a full-on freelancer for over a decade, I think I have reached a point of success in that I get to dictate my days and no two days are alike.” says Jana Pochop, a self-proclaimed nerd with a penchant for […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Chris Castino is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter March 6, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Chris Castino For the last 20+ years Chris has written songs for his band The Big Wu. He successfully written material that is condusive to loud guitars, blues hollerin’, and dancing. The current version of the Big Wu is suited for tunes that are equal parts […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

Dana Cooper is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, dana cooper, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter February 27, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Dana Cooper Cooper’s lifelong passion & devotion to music began at age 2 in Kansas City. His father, George, was a huge influence. One of Dana’s earliest memories is of his father taking him to the Calico Cat, popping a coin in the jukebox and listening […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

Martin Harley, Daniel Kimbro & Sam Lewis Harley Kimbro Lewis

Posted by Editor americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter February 26, 2022

Martin Harley, Daniel Kimbro & Sam Lewis Harley Kimbro Lewis Midnight Mango This is the debut for this singer-songwriter trio. Harley Kimbro Lewis is a straight-forward acoustic album with a laid-back, back porch feel – three guys singing, picking, and strumming. As they say, they did it the old-fashioned way, writing songs in the morning […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews Indie Rock

John Evans Heart of Reason

Martina Doerner americana, Indie Rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter February 24, 2022

John Evans Heart of Reason John Evans, singer/songwriter and producer, based in North Wales, just released his new album “Heart of Reason” in February 2022. John started with a debut album after finishing school and art college together with two of his school friends Alan and Linda Thompson. “Magic Man EP” was released in 2010. […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Jefferson Ross is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, jefferson ross, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter February 20, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents an Interview with Jefferson Ross Southern folk artist, Jefferson Ross, is a songwriter, singer, guitar slinger and painter weaving stories for the ears and the eyes. Based in The Peach State, Jefferson travels throughout the U.S. and Europe performing his original music and displays his art at festivals and […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Dan Weber is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu Country, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter February 19, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents An Interview with Dan Weber Dan Weber is an award winning songwriter who has been described as “reminiscent of early John Prine” (Fatea Magazine). Legendary Folk troubadour Ramblin’ Jack Elliott said “I love Dan’s songs and he tells really good stories.” “As I kid I fell in love with […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

American Blonde is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu american blonde, americana, Country, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter February 14, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with American Blonde From childhood to adulthood, from trio to duo; from being Southern Halo to becoming American Blonde, the Morris sisters have stuck together through thick and thin. With the rebranding, they are casting off any preconceived notions as to who they should be and are […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews

Kate Klim is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, kate klim, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter February 13, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Kate Klim Kate Klim was five years old when her family inherited a piano, 9 years old when she received her first lesson, and 11 years old when an unsuccessful audition for the film “Life with Mikey” caused her to rethink her planned career as a […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana

W ED Harris Cares Of Tomorrow Can Wait

Martina Doerner americana, Country, folk, making a Scene, roots, singer-songwriter February 12, 2022

W ED Harris Cares Of Tomorrow Can Wait Ed. Harris from North Carolina just released his album number ten and once again I’m delighted to be able to write about it. Ed has been into music from a young age and first picked up the guitar when he was just five years old. He started with […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Acoustic

Dan Weber The Way The River Goes

Jim Hynes americana, Country, dan weber, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter February 10, 2022

Dan Weber The Way The River Goes Highway 142 Dan Weber’s songs are every bit as strong as the stunning photography that graces both the CD cover and the detailed booklet within, depicting him in various poses, sitting and standing, guitar in hand, in a shallow river. As he says of his 14 songs, “I […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews Americana/ CD Reviews Indie Country

Emily Glazener Finding Irene

Martina Doerner americana, Emily Glazener, Finding Irene, making a Scene, roots, singer-songwriter, songwriter January 29, 2022

Emily Glazener Finding Irene Today I have the great pleasure to write about Emily Glazener’s brand new album. Emily, based in Houston Texas has been making music since she was a teenager, playing in cover bands and performing solo acoustic shows. She is also the frontwoman of the very successful band Red Iris as well […]

Artist Interviews/ Indie Country Artist

Leona Williams is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, indie country, making a Scene, roots, singer-songwriter January 23, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Legendary Country Singer Songwriter Leona Williams Leona Williams was destined to become a Country Music Entertainer. She landed her first radio show at the age of 15, simply called “Leona Sings” in Jefferson City, Missouri. That journey would take her all over the world […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ CD Reviews Indie Country

Jimmy Payne is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Country, jimmy payne, roots, singer-songwriter January 22, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with the Legendary Country Singer Songwriter Jimmy Payne Born in Arkansas, raised in Missouri, Jimmy Payne is a Nashville singer-songwriter who has performed both at home and abroad at venues ranging from the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, to the Wembley Festival in England. His International success […]

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Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Indie Rock Artist

Mehuman is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, jazz. making a scene, mehuman, roots, roots rock, singer-songwriter, songwriter January 17, 2022

HOME PAGE Making a Scene Presents an interview with Mehuman Folk Hop For Hip Folk, is the signature sound coined by singer/songwriter Mehuman (PRON. “May-mon”), and it resonates with authenticity and integrity throughout her music. Mehuman’s personal narrative is fraught with love, joy, loss and sorrow. From the vantage point of her most recent release. […]

Acoustic Artist/ Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews