While I’m doing music reviews on new independent artists, here are my thoughts on a singer/songwriter named Kenny Greco from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He’s a guy that almost gave up on music and then decided to go ahead and record an album his way. I give him props for dropping everything else to pursue his passion.  Not many people are willing to take that risk.
At first listen, it is clear that Kenny has strong rock and country influences.  However, the country influence doesn’t seem to mesh quite right with his songwriting.  …

I recently downloaded Kevin Cott’s first album, “Equilibrium.”  I had heard some of his early stuff a few years back and was looking forward to hearing this full album.  After listening to this album in the car, in the airport, and in my office, I’ve decided to write down my thoughts on the record.
He has a very likable, listenable sound.  His style of songwriting is dynamic, bringing the listener up and down.  The music is never boring.  I would even say that you could remove the vocals and have a great …

Indie rock band As Tall as Lions have a solid release on their hands with “You can’t Take it With You”, their fifth album to date (if you don’t count their self-released EP, “Blood and Aphorisms).  The band at the core is made up of the New York quartet (that has been together since high school, nonetheless) and have seen some rough times in the last few years, as is evidenced in their dynamic and versatile work on this album.  This album was a somewhat stressful experience for singer Dan Nigro. …

I recently did a review of The Civil Wars “Live at Eddie’s Attic” release.  The Civil Wars are made up of Joy Williams and John Paul White.  Their music is raw and real.  I enjoyed it enough that I was compelled to learn more about them.  Here you’ll get to check out be talk with them.  They are currently working on a full-length album, but you can get their EP and live album in the mean time.  If you’ve never heard this group, give the singe “Poison and Wine” a …

I’m happy to say that I had the pleasure of reviewing The Civil Wars thanks to a recommendation by a good friend.  This group was a stark contrast to the dynamic and full band sound of Lydia (whom I reviewed in the first week of this series).  It was a good contrast, though.  Very stripped down and “naked” sounding.
To start off, this particular album is titled “Live at Eddie’s Attic”, where the album was recorded during a live performance.  The Civil Wars consist of Joy Williams and John Paul White, …