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HOLLY WILLIAMS FOCUS IS CLEAR ON THE HIGHWAY

February 27, 2013 by Jay Minkin

Holly Williams says she just writes songs. But as the owner of a Nashville boutique along with hosting a fashion blog …
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Lord Huron Rules the Stereo and the Lake Up North

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February 21, 2013 by Jay Minkin

When I’m not toiling away at my day job or writing about singer/songwriters with my evening assignments, I’m usually hiking …
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Richard Thompson , Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell are Record Magic

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February 13, 2013 by Jay Minkin

Don’t mind me. I listen to records like drinking a fine wine … slow, methodical, and savoring multiple plays in …
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SteelDrivers bring the Hammer Down

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February 6, 2013 by Jay Minkin

With all the talk about the USPS raising rates and reducing delivery, there still is great joy when the postman …
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Hey Mavis To Showcase “Honey Man” At Season Premier

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January 25, 2013 by Jay Minkin

Well, since we last visited Hey Mavis, Tootsie Parker and her husband Stevie McGillicutty had another baby, this time a …
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Brother Joscephus and the Love Revolution will blow you away

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January 20, 2013 by Jay Minkin

There’s been a lot of stuff that crosses my desk as of late. Some things get placed on the back …
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Rachel Brown is Cleveland’s Shining Star

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January 12, 2013 by Jay Minkin

You don’t have to travel to New York, Chicago, Austin, or Nashville to hear top flight entertainment. It’s right here …
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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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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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THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2012

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December 9, 2012 by Jay Minkin

It’s time to present my 7th Annual Best Albums of The Year Awards. As in year’s past, my voting …
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Minkin's Music

HOLLY WILLIAMS FOCUS IS CLEAR ON THE HIGHWAY

Lord Huron Rules the Stereo and the Lake Up North

Richard Thompson , Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell are Record Magic

SteelDrivers bring the Hammer Down

Hey Mavis To Showcase “Honey Man” At Season Premier

Brother Joscephus and the Love Revolution will blow you away

Rachel Brown is Cleveland’s Shining Star

THE BALLAD OF FATHER JOHN MISTY

CLIFF AND SHAW OFFER UP CLASSIC REGGAE AND R&B WITH NEW ALBUMS

THE BEST ALBUMS OF 2012

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