ERIK LAWRENCE & HIPMOTISM | by Peter Aaron
Anyone who’s ever made it to one of Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble sessions in Woodstock will no doubt remember saxophonist Erik...

THE HUNGER MOUNTAIN BOYS | by Peter Aaron
Last year, Great Barrington, Massachusetts’ hot old-time/bluegrass duo The Hunger Mountain Boys...

HIGH MEADOW SONGS | by Peter Aaron
Generally, these well-meaning benefit CDs tend to get bought in a moment of lowbudget philanthropy...

JAZZ IN ITALY IN THE '50s | JAZZ & HOT SINGERS IN THE '30s | By Peter Aaron
America’s music has always been its most beloved cultural export. Just look at the globally...

THE COLOR WHEELS | Roll's Quick Pick
When Poughkeepsie singer/guitarist Jon Sebastian was asked by his wife Psalm to teach her the drums...

FRANK CARILLO & THE BANDOLEROS | Roll's Quick Pick
When it comes to rock ‘n’ roll bona fides, Hudson Valley’s own Frank Carillo has plenty to spare...

MIKE AND RUTHY | Roll's Quick Pick
After six years on the road with the Mammals, husband-and-wife duo Mike and Ruthy...