History of the Blues, Part 1
We examine the evolution of American blues from the start of the 20the century into the early 1940s. This is done in conjunction with the […]
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Wake Me When the Wind Dies Down
by Vicky Emerson
Buy Wake Me When the Wind Dies Down Vicky Emerson has discovered a way to sound completely fresh while employing traditional styles. On her 2016 […]
Spring 2017 Select Seven
Welcome to a brand new periodic feature on Roots Rock Review where we will glance at select albums that were recently released. Moved to Duarte […]
Chuck Berry in the 1950s
This past week the world lost an original music legend and rock pioneer when Chuck Berry passed away at age 90. A native of St. […]
Detroitville by Nick Pivot
Buy Detroitville Proud motor city resident Nick Pivot released his debut Detroitville in 2015. This pure country, slightly comical EP features well produced songs with […]
The Tinker’s Dream by Chris Murphy
“Irish Fiddle Music” is stamped on the CD cover of Chris Murphy’s latest release, The Tinker’s Dream. However, that phrase may not aptly describe what […]
Where the Lore Began
by Jeremiah Tall
Buy Where the Lore Began Pennsylvania native Jeremiah Tall is a roots musician who draws musical inspiration from the mountains and great outdoors while his […]
Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize
In an unprecedented move, Bob Dylan has become the first musical composer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, October 13th. Although Dylan […]
Chris Murphy, Musical Zen
Combining an ecosystem of rich musical influences with a passion to create and perform, Chris Murphy is in the process of unleashing a tidal force […]