Mikaela Davis Gets A Little Help From Her Friends
With an unmatched one two punch as a vocalist and harpist, it hasn’t taken Mikaela Davis long to permanently plant herself in the Indy/jam band musical world. After years of hard work, the wind is at her back. And wisely, she’s taking full advantage of it. For her latest album Graceland Way, Davis embraces the California communal spirit, enlisting a long list of friends to help her in every aspect of the record. She wrote…
Don Was Is and Has Been Forever: Part Two
It’s a true toss up to pick what part of Don Was’s unending list of musical accomplishments is most impressive. There’s the 1988 trampoline bounce from an obscure producer to the top of the wish list for music elites to work with. Winning two Grammys for producing The B-52s immortal hit Love Shack and Bonnie Raitt’s album Nick of Time in a two-month span will do that. More improbale than Was’s rapid ascent is the fact he’s still riding that same wave today. He hasn’t stopped. Six…
Nolatet’s Latest Walks the Tightrope
If you’re a full-time musician playing in the New Orleans area, one thing is for certain. You’re going to be a part of multiple bands, musical projects, and more. Live music constantly pumps through the Crescent City, and its unending bars and musical venues open until the early morning hours. The opportunity is there for the taking. The problem for musicians who are being pulled in so many directions is…
Don Was Is and Has Been Forever: Part One
Whether you realize it or not, if you’ve listened to music any of that last 40 or so years, odds are Don Was has had an impact on it. You should recognize the name. If not, you will definitely recognize the work. Was is “the” go to guy in the music industry. Musician, producer, composer, collaborator. Albums, movie soundtracks, television shows, and more. If it involves…
Southern Fried Eggy Delicious As Ever
2025 was a huge year for Eggy. In front of growing crowds, they spent the year touring in support of their sophomore release Waiting Game. They also crossed off a major bucket list item sharing the stage with their musical hero Bruce Hornsby. Their spot in the indie/jam band scene is well cemented and constantly growing. They don’t need to check the rear-view mirror. Their future is straight…
Cory Wong Is Relentless
Cory Wong is relentless. There is no argument to be made to refute this fact. His solo album releases are into the double digits, including his latest Lost in the Wonder. He’s a member of Vulfpeck. A world touring band with another handful of album releases. He’s also a member of Vulfpeck’s offshoot The Fearless Flyers. A third touring band that keeps his calendar full. While countless musicians would sacrifice an appendage or two for a quarter of this productivity, there’s loads more to Wong’s…
Introducing Tom Hamilton: Part Two
With studio releases dating back to the turn of the century, Tom Hamilton is well versed in the recording process. He knows when an idea is worth exploring and can easily sniff out the ones that are dog shit. With his name at the top of I’m Your Vampire, Hamilton was going to make sure all facets of his “solo debut” shined brightly. Hamilton and his longtime collaborator Pete Tramo were…
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