by James Cassara As is more commonly the case there’s far too much music this month than to allow for lengthy reviews. But with brevity being the soul of wit (and I love the challenge of saying more with less) it’s away we go! Robben Ford A Day In NashvilleContinue Reading
by James Cassara With so much music landing on my desk I’ll again keep my comments brief and to the point. Next month I hope to have a new music blog up and running, wherein those who enjoy these comments will have plenty more to peruse. As always for thoseContinue Reading
by James Cassara There’s much to cover this month so in order to accommodate as many releases as possible I’ll be keeping my comments brief. Remember the rule: if it’s reviewed here, it’s at least worth a listen or three. Mutual Benefit Love’s Crushing Diamond Other Music Records It mightContinue Reading
by James Cassara Welcome to 2014! Let’s celebrate another trip around the sun with a few discs left over from last year (meaning I meant to cover them but kept running out of space) and a few brand new offerings. Mick Turner Don’t Tell The Driver Drag City Music It’sContinue Reading
by James Cassara Back again with an assortment of new under the radar releases and a pair of monster re-releases. As always you’re encouraged to first support your local independent record store, of which Asheville is blessed to have several. And away we go! Jesse Terry Stay Here With MeContinue Reading
by James Cassara On the eve of the Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Festival I’m whetting my appetite with a few of the more audacious spirits out there; a nice eclectic bath of “musical biscuits”! As always be sure to support our fine independent local shops; without them your music listeningContinue Reading
by James Cassara The first hints of fall and the shortening of days seems to bring with it more evening time for music listening. Thus I am back again with a wide range of discs worth paying attention to. As always, I recommend supporting your local independent music store andContinue Reading
by James Cassara I’m back again with a varied mix of bands and artists I’d not been previously exposed to, finding myself, once again, amazed by the quality of music that is out there. Download if you wish but I still prefer good old fashioned physical product, readily available atContinue Reading
by James Cassara As with last month there’s been an unusually broad sampling of new music on my desk. This time around I am focusing on a few long time favorites who are still out there making records. And as long as they are, Rapid River Magazine readers are encouragedContinue Reading
