Steven Rafferty

AmericanA to Z – Hamell On Trial

January 14, 2020 Steven Rafferty 0

I have to admit, as I sit here getting ready to file the latest entry in our ongoing alphabetical exploration of all things Americana—I’m wondering if I might not have finally stretched the boundaries of Americana […]

The Hackles “A Dobritch Did As A Dobritch Should” (Jealous Butcher Records, 2019)

December 20, 2019 Steven Rafferty 0

The second time around the duo of Kati Claborn and Luke Ydstie took a much more collaborative approach to the musical arrangements that support their still lovely harmonies and vocal interplay. Whereas their debut album was […]

The Avett Brothers “Closer Than Together” (American/Republic, 2019)

November 12, 2019 Steven Rafferty 0

Prior to its release, Seth Avett laid out a mission statement for the Avett Brothers’ 10th full-length album by way of a four-paragraph letter. In it, he opines that “the last thing the world needs is […]

EG Vines “Family Business” (Independent, 2019)

October 11, 2019 Steven Rafferty 0

When his band called it a day in 2015, EG Vines decided to strike out on his own. Last year’s EP ‘Conversation’ put listeners on notice that there was more to come. Vines’ debut LP ‘Family […]

AmericanA to Z – Uncle Tupelo

October 10, 2019 Steven Rafferty 0

There’s no way we could make our first trip through the alphabet without a tip of the hat to the band that some folks point to as the start of this thing we call Americana. I’m […]