When it comes to American songwriting, “the road” is nearly as constant a muse as is unrequited (or altogether impossible) love. For the Mastersons — the husband-and-wife duo that is as well-known for backing Steve Earle as for fronting its own […]
When it comes to American songwriting, “the road” is nearly as constant a muse as is unrequited (or altogether impossible) love. For the Mastersons — the husband-and-wife duo that is as well-known for backing Steve Earle as for fronting its own […]
I was struck by a thought during this masterly, fun filled Mastersons performance. It was this: things are the wrong way round, given the qualities of their current musical output – rather than Chris and Eleanor playing as part of […]
When Ray Wylie Hubbard took the outdoor main stage in the wake of a New Mexico cloudburst late on the third day of the Second Annual Music on the Mesa (MOM) Festival at Taos Mesa Brewing, the sound got hot, loud, […]
As I’m one of those lifelong bird people (I considered a bird-related career path in college, studying natural history and working to release peregrine falcons for the Predatory Bird Research Group) I notice the actual and metaphorical birds wherever I […]
A delightful holiday party and a sudden Manhattan downpour both militated against my making a benefit gig for which I’d bought tickets for myself and two friends last Monday night, but I was determined not to miss it. People did come […]
Let’s get one thing clear from the outset, I love this band! I have been trying to write this review for a couple of weeks now but have not quite been able to pull the trigger. No, it’s not a […]
I was not unfamiliar with the name Ana Egge when, on the first of July, I received a communique from a friend of mine that new music from her was on its way. Four years ago I took notice of […]
The icing on the Independence Day holiday cake was spread on nice and thick as Steve Earle capped off the weekend with a sold-out performance for his first of a two-night stint at Music Box Supper Club. His long and […]
Opening for Steve Earle and the Dukes at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, CA. The Mastersons are Chris Masterson and Eleanor Whitmore.
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