Dec 07 Tracks The Opening Act: Ruston Kelly He’s considered a hot country songwriter, with tunes covered by Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Blake Shelton, but he may be an even hotter artist. Ruston Kelly has also created a personal sound which embodies indie, folk and rock, that when paired with his raw and honest lyrics makes for something different altogether. Not your [...] By John Timmons Dec 07 Tracks The Opening Act: Ruston Kelly By John Timmons
Dec 04 Tracks The Opening Act: Moonchild L.A. based trio Moonchild blends Neo-Soul, New School Jazz, and Electronics, delivering what’s been called a classic laid back West Coast sound. Since 2014, the multi-instrumentalist USC Jazz School graduates have dedicated their time and energy into creating dreamlike songs which explore the intricacies of relationships with emotional nuance. Lead singer Amber Navran’s captivating voice [...] By John Timmons Dec 04 Tracks The Opening Act: Moonchild By John Timmons
Nov 30 Tracks The Opening Act: White Magic With a sound that ranges from meditative trance to dark psychedelic folk, White Magic is the project of singer, guitarist, pianist, percussionist and composer Mira Billotte. Originally formed as a duo in Brooklyn, she performs under the White Magic moniker either solo with a group. Soulfully assured, Mira’s captivating voice evokes The Velvet Underground’s Nico [...] By John Timmons Nov 30 Tracks The Opening Act: White Magic By John Timmons
Nov 28 Tracks The Opening Act: The Easy Leaves Songwriters Kevin Carducci and Sage Fifield, formed The Easy Leaves in the San Francisco area in 2008, with the initial intent to establish an old-time string band. However, that did not happen at all. In love with just too many different music genres and artists as diverse as Bob Wills and Smokey Robinson influencing their [...] By John Timmons Nov 28 Tracks The Opening Act: The Easy Leaves By John Timmons
Nov 21 Tracks The Opening Act: Boa Following the breakup of Louisville prog-rock group The Formalities, band mates Shane Spader and brothers Logan and Gaven Hopkins picked up the pieces to form a new group and head in a different direction. Naming their new project Boa, the trio forges ahead as a psychedelic-leaning, funky, groove-centric group. While keeping it a bare bones [...] By John Timmons Nov 21 Tracks The Opening Act: Boa By John Timmons
Nov 15 Tracks The Opening Act: Lydia Loveless Growing up on a farm in rural Ohio, Lydia Loveless always felt like an outcast in a town that emphasized religion and conformity. She escaped that with moving to Columbus,Ohio at age 14 and discovering punk-influenced county and rock n roll. The alt-country singer combines the honky-tonk sound and style of classic country artists like [...] By John Timmons Nov 15 Tracks The Opening Act: Lydia Loveless By John Timmons
Nov 14 Tracks The Opening Act: Blank Range In the few years since forming, Blank Range has become one of the most interesting Americana bands to come out of Nashville. They play what’s been described as “off-kilter country-rock”, while forging a sound all their own. The band features amped-up guitars with occasional steel-guitar thrown in, topped off by tight vocal harmonies. Touring extensively, [...] By John Timmons Nov 14 Tracks The Opening Act: Blank Range By John Timmons