Elise Kennedy

Noah Derksen “America, Dreaming” (Independent, 2019)

November 27, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0

Noah Derksen has found the perfect mix of warm vocals and expert guitar playing to make a great autumnal release. ‘Dreaming, America’ focuses on the American born Canadian exploring the states. The list of things that are […]

Ed Dupas “The Lonesome Side of Town” (Road Trip Songs, 2019)

November 5, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0

Ed Dupas’s third album truly merits the definition of a self-reflective LP. Across its eleven tracks you can clearly hear a more personal edge on ‘The Lonesome Side of Town’ with a slightly rockier take than perhaps […]

Silver Lake 66 “Ragged Heart” (Independent, 2019)

September 23, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0

‘Ragged Heart’ by duo Silver Lake 66 defines what modern-day Americana music is. Taking its influences from classical country music, folk and a little bit of blues, it falls into similar realms as The Civil Wars. […]

Kelsey Waldon “White Noise/White Lines” (Oh Boy Records, 2019)

September 6, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0

Kentucky Grit has the potential to be a big hit. That’s the best way to describe Kelsey Waldon’s new album. The rugged eleven-track record showcases her true and undeniable talent, as both a singer and a […]

David Picco “Out of the Past” (Independent, 2019)

July 4, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0

David Picco’s new album ‘Out of the Past’ draws on influences from Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen – with an added rockabilly edge to the alt-country sound: what some listeners might describe as heartland soul. The ten […]

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Live Review: Beans On Toast + Ruth Lyon + Bassie Gracie, Hare & Hounds, Birmingham – 11th March 2026

March 24, 2026 0

The night opened with Bassie Gracie, a bold spoken word poet grounded in hope, proclaiming that making art can be the remedy to worry. This Celtic-and-proud waif delivered rhythmic anti-racism with barely veiled anger at the […]

artwork for The Montvales album "Path Of Totality"

The Montvales “Path Of Totality”

March 24, 2026 0

Folk-tinged harmonies and sophisticated indie-pop for turbulent times. Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson are originally from Knoxville, Tennessee – together they make up The Montvales. During their middle school years, the duo started out by busking […]

Pat Carter and Luis de Cicco hit the road to promote new live album

March 24, 2026 0

Pat Carter, singer/songwriter of acclaimed alt-country band Rodeo FM, and his partner in crime, Luis de Cicco, head man of hill country blues combo Caboose, will hit the road again in April 2026, promoting their new […]

Articles by Elise Kennedy

Noah Derksen “America, Dreaming” (Independent, 2019)

Ed Dupas “The Lonesome Side of Town” (Road Trip Songs, 2019)

Silver Lake 66 “Ragged Heart” (Independent, 2019)

Kelsey Waldon “White Noise/White Lines” (Oh Boy Records, 2019)

David Picco “Out of the Past” (Independent, 2019)

Live Review: Beans On Toast + Ruth Lyon + Bassie Gracie, Hare & Hounds, Birmingham – 11th March 2026

The Montvales “Path Of Totality”

Pat Carter and Luis de Cicco hit the road to promote new live album

Andy Thomas “Highway Junkie”

Tony Trischka And Billy Strings “Gentle On My Mind” – the ever calming balm of banjo