Category Archives: Music

  1. The Retro Western Twang of Escondido Kicks the Door on Americana

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    June 2, 2013 by Jay Minkin

      Ding! Ding!  Round 2 of new records showing up in my mailbox is about a debut album that knocked …
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  2. JASON ISBELL OPENS HIS SOUL ON NEW ALBUM SOUTHEASTERN

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    May 15, 2013 by Jay Minkin

    Jason Isbell is quickly becoming the next prolific singer/songwriter of this generation with the upcoming release Southeastern which will be hitting the record …
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  3. New Major Stones Exhibit Coming to Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame

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    May 1, 2013 by Jay Minkin

    My column usually includes some heartfelt commentary about music ’cause I try and I try and I try and I …
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  4. Liner Notes highlights new record releases by touring songwriters

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    April 25, 2013 by Jay Minkin

    It’s time to get out and bask in the sunshine of springtime.  The days are getting longer and temperatures are …
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  5. Liner Notes: Dawes, Record Store Day, 420, and Patriot’s Day Tragedy

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    April 16, 2013 by Jay Minkin

    It’s always a little tough to write about non-essential subjects when devastating tragedy has come down on folks who happened …
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  6. Aaron Neville Records An Album From The Heart With My True Story

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    April 10, 2013 by Jay Minkin

    There will be a ton of talent heading to Cleveland from April 19th to the 27th participating in this year’s …
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  7. Griffin House Returns to Form With The Release of Balls

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    March 21, 2013 by Jay Minkin

    I have a confession … I’m a homer. I love my sports teams almost as much as I love the …
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  8. Random Notes: Catching Up with Record Reviews, Concert Previews, and the CYO

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    March 17, 2013 by Jay Minkin

       So this week my liner notes will be a hodgepodge of musical components that have been piling up on …
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  9. THE BALLAD OF FATHER JOHN MISTY

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    January 4, 2013 by Jay Minkin

     So here’s a true story. When I went to the checkout line to purchase the new Father John Misty release Fear Fun on compact …
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  10. CLIFF AND SHAW OFFER UP CLASSIC REGGAE AND R&B WITH NEW ALBUMS

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    December 24, 2012 by Jay Minkin

    As we close out the year, I wanted to touch on two of my favorites from 2012 that crossed the …
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