Steven Rafferty

Benjamin James Roberts “And So I Ask Myself . . .” (Misty Ocean Sounds, 2019)

July 9, 2019 Steven Rafferty 0

Oh, to be young and have your whole life ahead of you… With so much yet to come it’s the wise artist who takes time to reflect on what has already come to pass. Where are […]

The Witness Marks “The Witness Marks” (Mudsparkler Music, 2018)

June 25, 2019 Steven Rafferty 0

Life is bittersweet at best in the scenes summoned by Ethan Fogus on The Witness Marks’ self-titled debut album. Every triumph is tainted. Every success is suspect. The characters are frail and their fortunes are fleeting. […]

The Mountain Firework Company “The Beggar’s Prayer” (Independent, 2019)

June 5, 2019 Steven Rafferty 0

They say that seven is a lucky number. Well, it’s been seven years since The Mountain Firework Company released their last album and, in this case, we’re the lucky ones. The lengthy gestation has paid off […]

Billard Blossom “Change Your Grip” (Independent, 2019)

April 30, 2019 Steven Rafferty 0

Billard Blossom seem like a pretty okay group of fellas. They have a few videos posted on YouTube that feature the band playing out or working in their rehearsal room. From the available evidence, it seems […]

Feathered Mason “Limbo Boy”(Jungle Strut Music, 2018)

April 9, 2019 Steven Rafferty 0

If you were a fan of Feathered Mason’s 2017 release ‘Mary’s Kitchen Sessions,’ you will find something to like in his most recent offering. Whether you like it more or less will speak to your preference in […]