Rob Weir is a freelance journalist and a longtime contributor to Sing Out!. He is also a college professor based in western Massachusetts and the author of five books on American history. He's still in shock from an NPR story that called the late Sandy Denny a "virtually forgotten" singer! Oof.
DAVE CARTER & TRACY GRAMMER Little Blue Egg Red House 251 www.redhouserecords.com If you encounter a list of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century and Dave Carter’s name not on it, walk away. … Continue reading →
LIZ FRAME and THE KICKERS Sooner Silly Fishy www.lizframeandthekickers.com Proof that live music lives: I first heard Liz Frame at a street festival. She blew me away then and her new CD still has me … Continue reading →
ALTAN Gleann Nimhe (The Poison Glen) Compass Rose 4571 www.compassrosemusic.com Altan is that rare Celtic band that has enjoyed pop music crossover success even though its music seldom strays far from its Donegal roots. … Continue reading →
