Make Love, Not War

Two words: Sheer Artistry. I was expecting Joy Williams and John Paul White of The Civil Wars to deliver at 3rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill on Sunday night -- AND THEY DID. The way the two singer-songwriters interplay is nothing short of vocal communion, dare I say vocal intercourse. Beautifully haunting Americana/folk/pop bliss. (Their cover of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" is well worth watching.) I was thrilled to pick up their Poison & Wine EP at the show, though I highly recommend the live album, a free download available here.

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Patty Griffin : Downtown Church

Seeing Starr

I will see singer-songwriter Garrison Starr in concert for the first time tonight.

Joy Williams' New Band

I recently learned that singer-songwriter Joy Williams has formed a new band/side project with singer-songwriter John Paul White called The Civil Wars. I may even get the chance to see them in concert next weekend...

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All Star United : The Good Album

Webb Won First Spot of '10

My first concert of the new year was actually a solo, acoustic Derek Webb gig. It was interesting to hear him render songs from his latest (electronica) album, Stockholm Syndrome, on his acoustic guitar. With or without loops, Webb is a wonderful wordsmith with a great voice -- both vocally and lyrically.

Top 10 Countdown Continues

I'm having an unusually hard time selecting my top 10 songs of 2009, but I'm working on it. Stay tuned for my top picks...