by James Cassara Let’s start off the new year with a potpourri of goodies; a rarely heard gem by one of rock music’s greatest sidemen, a smattering of new releases, and a boxed set worthy of your holiday cheer. Remember that if it’s reviewed in these pages it’s worth having;Continue Reading
by James Cassara I’m wrapping up another year of music with a slew of new releases, highlighted by a couple of “just in time for the holidays” top flight (one not so much) reissues! Be sure to support the local record shop of your choosing. Purling Hiss Weirdon, Drag CityContinue Reading
by James Cassara As fall beckons there’s been a surplus of new and worthwhile releases. I cannot cover them all here so be sure to go to Rapid River Magazine’s website for more reviews, posted intermittently between print issues. Bonnie “Prince” Billy Singers Grave – A Sea of Tongues DragContinue Reading
by James Cassara I’m again limiting my reviews to around 150 words each, attempting to cover as much music as I can. There’s just so much good stuff out there worth mentioning! As always buying your music from one of our many fine independent record stores is the way toContinue Reading
by James Cassara In an effort to cover as much worthy music as possible, I am going to limit my reviews to around 150 words. There’s just so much good stuff out there worth mentioning! As always buying your music from one of our many fine independent record stores isContinue Reading
by James Cassara It’s hot time, Summer in the City but that doesn’t slow down the music. This month delivers a bit of genre hopping, as I cover music ranging from country to symphonic rock and all points in between. As always, Rapid River Magazine readers are encouraged to supportContinue Reading
by James Cassara An amazing month of music, highlighted by the welcome return of an underappreciated pop mastermind, a bevy of discs plumbing the catacombs of a band whose work set a blueprint for independents, and other assorted fun stuff. Sit back and enjoy! REM Complete Rarities, Warner Bros. 1988-2011Continue Reading
by James Cassara This month there’s lots of great stuff to cover, from an eclectic compendium of a country legend to a few under the radar artists worthy of more press. I’m even stepping out a bit and covering a book about one of the most important bands this continentContinue Reading
by James Cassara I’m back again with an assortment of “musical biscuits” that reflect the amazing variety of music out there. There’s again far more than I could ever cover so I’ll keep my comments short, with a reminder to support Asheville’s many fine independent record stores. And a belatedContinue Reading
