Renaissance Rockstar: An Interview with Lenny Kravitz
Twenty-five years ago, Lenny Kravitz made his debut with an album that was also a command — Let Love Rule. This year, he’s back with his tenth studio effort and … Read More
Natalia Zukerman: Come Thief, Come Fire
Though the delicate sparseness of “Courage to Change” might lull casual listeners into thinking Natalia Zukerman is just another folk slinger, long-time fans know that is anything but the case. … Read More
Lake Street Dive Works It at Cannery Ballroom
Lake Street Dive. After all the raving reviews, let’s see what you got. With “Eye of the Tiger” setting the evening’s tone at the Cannery Ballroom in Nashville, drummer Mike Calabrese … Read More
Jason Isbell Leaves His Mark on Ryman Auditorium
One of the problems with music criticism is that, sometimes, a performance (or album) is so unspeakably stunning that words don’t — can’t — fairly capture or convey the experience. … Read More
The Narrative of Experience: An Interview with Jennifer Knapp
Jennifer Knapp has a story to tell. It’s her story, but it’s also our story. On the surface, it’s seems like a story about faith and identity. But, really, it’s … Read More
Missy Higgins: Oz
For her fourth studio outing, Australian singer/songwriter Missy Higgins has chosen to pay tribute to the music of her homeland. Among the 15 tracks are cuts by Paul Kelly, the … Read More
The Capaciousness of Butterfly Boucher
Australian singer/songwriter Butterfly Boucher is one of those rare talents who can play pretty much any instrument you put in front of her which is exactly what she did on … Read More
Joan Osborne Mesmerizes the Multitudes at City Winery
Way back in August of 1995 (August 24, to be exact), I saw Joan Osborne perform for the first time. By the end of the opening song (“Pensacola,” to be … Read More