On Thursday night, I watched an exciting performance by the White Arrows (along with the Chain Gang of 1974 and The Naked and Famous) at Webster Hall. I got to talk with lead vocalist/guitarist Mickey and keyboardist/vocalist Andrew beforehand, too. Read on for more show details and the interview.

Also, a quick FYI: The band is playing TONIGHT (October 30th), again at Webster Hall, but this time it's a headlining gig at the Studio. It's $10 and begins at 7:00 PM. More info here.

Read More...

I interviewed all of the bands at the New Zealand showcase CMJ event last week. This is the third of seven, a talk with Popstrangers.

Read More...

I interviewed all of the bands at the New Zealand showcase CMJ event on October 18. Here's the second of seven, a conversation with Street Chant.

Read More...

I interviewed all of the bands at the New Zealand showcase CMJ event earlier this week. I'll be posting each one over the next week or so, starting today with the duo Cairo Knife Fight.

Read More...

Thursday night, Sleeping in the Aviary played at Bruar Falls. They were great. I got to talk with singer/guitarist Elliot Kozel and drummer Michael Sienkowski beforehand too. Read on for more show details and my interview!

Read More...

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah has a new album, Hysterical, out today. I thought it would be fun to share an interview I did with the band back in September 2005. They played a show at my college, and I got to talk with singer Alec Ounsworth, guitarist Lee Sargent, and drummer Sean Greenhalgh afterwards. What you are about to read originally appeared in a publication called Mindset, which is part of the radio station WVFI at the University of Notre Dame (with a few minor edits for grammar and formatting).

Read More...

Sharon Van Etten. At this point her name alone makes me tear up a little bit. Her 2010 album, epic, was by far one of my favorites of the year. The album meant a lot to me, so getting the opportunity to talk with Sharon was damn exciting. Whether you love her music or this is your first introduction, come on in and learn a little more about Sharon Van Etten.

Sharon Van Etten – A Crime

Sharon Van Etten – Love More

Read More...

 

I was lucky enough recently to get the opportunity to interview Joseph Scott a.k.a. White Pines. He is the man behind one of my favorite albums of the year, The Falls. It's a beautiful, emotional journey of a record made by a really genuine guy. 

Read More...

Holy Ghost Tent Revival brought their brand of energetic, heartfelt, quirky Americana to Erie last week for an amazing show. Two of the fellas, Patrick "PJ" Leslie (bass) and Hank Widmer (trombone and euphonium) were nice enough to pile into their tour van with us afterwards and have a little chat. What follows is intriguing and entertaining, so considered yourself warned.

Read More...