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Back in April I saw Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown open up for Blackberry Smoke and while I had their album, the live show was amazing and really made me a fan of their music. After their set I talked to Caleb Crosby, drummer and co founding member of the band, and told him I’d…
Growing up in Cedar Rapids in the late 80’s and early 90’s, we had a number of unique places to pick up musical instruments. My buddy Rhett and I would spend a ton of time at Somewhere in Iowa guitars, Carma Lou’s, The Music Loft, and West music. Sometimes we’d hit them all just to…
I’m a bit late on posting this but here is my write up for the concert back in April. What better way to spend April 20th than at a concert. And not just any concert, at any venue, but Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown and headliners Blackberry Smoke for one night at the historic and…
Always on the hunt for new music and interesting people with amazing talent, I stumbled across a Kentucky based band called Magnolia Boulevard. The 5 piece is made up of Ryan Allen on keys, Todd Copeland on drums, Gregg Erwin on guitar, Maggie Noelle on guitar and vocals, and John Roberts on bass. Photo by…
Not long ago on the Skydog Facebook page, run by Mark Vormittag, it was brought to light that a number of previously uncredited photographs were the work of one of the members, Kathy Hurley. She has an amazing link to the Allman Brothers Band and has taken a number of fantastic shots that I’m very…
I reviewed the new Andrew Combs album 5 Covers & A Song for Ink19.com. It’s an amazing EP that everyone should really check out. He arranged and sang each cover so well that he really owned them and blew me away with each performance. Click on the album cover to go to my review of…
My ink19.com review is out for the new self titled Shooter album by Shooter Jennings. It’s really an amazing re centering for him and if you dig that late 70’s early 80’s country music that guys like Hank Williams jr. and of course his father, Waylon Jennings were doing, then do your self a favor…
Just finished another album review at ink19.com. LOLAA is a Canadian based sister duo that explore their Mexican roots on this 2016 re-release, but this time in Spanish. Lots of cool stuff so go check it out.
June 16, 2018 Boo Ray interview Lately, I’ve been touting the music, and fashion sense, of country music singer/songwriter and recording artist, Boo Ray. His brand of redneck rock and roll music reflects blue collar, hardworking values that lean heavily on his varied experiences. From making his way out of the mountains of North Carolina,…
Documentary filmmaker and photographer capturing real stories with purpose, emotion, and impact.