Dykes, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, is one of those guitarists that needs to be seen to be truly appreciated for his unique and innovative playing style
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Jimmy Herring’s legendary life
Herring has always seemed to have time for his own incredible projects amid such a hectic schedule, and these days he’s got an exciting new band called The 5 of 7
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Guitar virtuoso Hiroya Tsukamoto headlines UU Church concert
Tsukamoto has recorded a number of albums over the years, as a solo artist and as a member of the group Interoceanio
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Andrew Scotchie runs the show
ASHEVILLE’S Andrew Scotchie is no stranger to the ups and downs of the music industry. He’s so well-versed in the mechanics of playing music for a living that he saw […]
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Zimmer & Rudd: A duo detour
Collectively, Aaron Paul Zimmer and Jay Rudd are already a known entity as part of City Hotel. Last year, Zimmer released his excellent solo album, Saints & Heretics, and now […]
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Selwyn Birchwood @Barrelhouse South
His live shows are energetic and captivating, and his songs are full of soul
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One Wilder ride
What keeps him going, he says, is his genuine love of music—a passion that is undeniably ingrained in him
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Guitar electricity: a Q&A with Hannah Wicklund
Wicklund has assembled a powerhouse band that allows her to showcase not only her guitar skills but also her knack for song craft and her show-stopping vocals
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Andrew Kasab @Sentient Bean
Sometimes you’ll get folk, sometimes you’ll get jazz-tinged acoustic blues, and other times its totally unclassifiable
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The Train Wrecks @Congress St. Social Club
They’re often called the hardest-working band in town, and for good reason. The Train Wrecks have become a Savannah institution since their inception, playing throughout the southeast and flying the […]
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Parker Gispert branches out
PARKER GISPERT’S musical identity has been almost entirely defined by The Whigs, the band he started in 2002 with drummer Julian Dorio and original bassist Hank Sullivant. The latter left […]
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SMF: Robert Cray
He’s well-known for his six-string prowess, but this new record comes from somewhere deeper inside.