Amy Black

Interview with Amy Black

Amy Black is a Boston-based singer/songwriter. She has storytelling and Southern tradition in her blood. She’s been playing, touring and writing ever since a late night, kitchen table epiphany.  Riding high on the release of her sophomore album, “This Is Home,” (February 2014) Black set out on a series of showcases across the Southeast. Now she […]

Interview with Charlie Hunter

Charlie Hunter has been playing the guitar and performing for over 20 years, leaving his mark on American music, but no specific genre necessarily. He even plays custom made 7 and 8 string guitars, creating his own unique sound. Hunter will be playing alongside drummer Scott Mendola at their duo show at Eddie’s Attic on […]

Interview with Gringo Star

Gringo Star are insouciant explorers, tossing the paddles overboard and drifting on the currents of their lackadaisical curiosity across a rippling sonic ocean, out to the far edges of rock & roll. Shot pulsing from a vintage Leslie speaker, their guitars, keys and vocals pirouette across the astral plane, the psychoactive ingredients of their echo-slathered, […]

Interview with Drake White

Drake White, aspiring singer/songwriter and Alabama native brings a different kind of feel to country music with a freestyle twist on many of his original songs. He ad-libs throughout a show phrasing rhythmic lyrics as his entertaining live show unfolds. Drake frequently involves the audience in his witty craftsmanship of verbalization as well. The enthusiastic […]

Exclusive Interview with Kris Allen

Most of the world recognizes the name Kris Allen from his rise to stardom on the 8th season of American Idol when he beat out Adam Lambert, and before I had the opportunity to chat with him last week I was guilty of falling into that category as well. But Kris is so much more […]

The Road to Counterpoint: Interview w/ Papadosio

The information age has a sound. Revolutionary technology meets a revolutionary message in Papadosio. Melding progressive rock with psychedelia, folk with electronica, and dance music with jam, the quintet has amassed a dedicated following of thousands of likeminded individuals sowing the seeds of unity and spreading the sounds of exaltation. Singer-songwriter Anthony Thogmartin’s visionary lyrics, […]

Interview with Patrick Park Playing Eddie’s Attic, 4/14

Colorado-born, LA-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Patrick Park is gearing up for the release of his long-awaited new disc, “We Fall Out Of Touch,” his first new studio record since 2010’s critically-acclaimed Badman Recording Co. disc, “Come What Will.” Since his first offering in 2003, the “Under the Unminding Skies” EP, Park has spent the better part of […]

Interview with Little Daylight Playing at Vinyl

Remember the name, Little Daylight, because their music will sure to be blaring out of your radio within the year. The Brooklyn natives, Nikki, Matt, and Eric, after recently opening for Charli XCX, Bastille and The Neighbourhood , are set to release their debut album via Capitol Records this year. Their intriguing electro-pop sound has […]

The Road to Counterpoint: Interview w/ The Floozies

The Floozies are brothers Matt and Mark Hill from Lawrence, Kansas. This guitarist/drummer/producer duo has made quite a name for themselves in bringing a fresh approach to electronic music with their “jamtronica” sound. The duo’s combination of cutting edge electronic production and party rocking funk has been energizing crowds and turning venues into epic dance […]

The Road to Counterpoint: The Revivalists Interview

Since forming in 2007, The Revivalists have earned their standing among the best original bands in New Orleans. The group’s combination of danceable rock and soulful songwriting (and brilliantivity) comes to life through a meticulously crafted and ever-evolving live performance. The band has been instrumental in the growth of New Orleans’ burgeoning indie rock scene, […]

Interview: The Orwells Playing @ The Masquerade-Hell, 3/10

The Orwells are made up of five 17-year-olds from Chicago, Illinois. They play rock n roll music. Their names are Mario, Grant, Henry, Dominick and Matt. They write songs — scratch that, primitive teenage battle cries — about girls and America and being suspended from high school. Although one might categorize The Orwells’ distinct brand […]

Interview: Andrew Belle Playing @ Vinyl March 19

You may have heard Andrew Belle’s music before and not even known it. His lyrics have served as a soundtracks to numerous hit television shows, including Grey’s Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars, Castle, and Vampire Diaries. The Chicago-based singer-songwriter, was kind enough to chat with us at AMG. We caught him while on tour, calling from […]

Interview: George Thorogood @ Center Stage Theater on 3/11

For George Thorogood and his longtime band The Destroyers – Jeff Simon (drums, percussion), Bill Blough (bass guitar), Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone) – their 40th anniversary is indestructible proof that staying true to yourself and your music can still mean something. And with a catalog of iconic hits like “Who Do […]