Straw ~ To A Higher Place

Straw ~ To A Higher Place

Danish country rock band Straw is changing the face of country music in Denmark. Straw is a family affair. Henriette and Carsten Fabricius are the heart of the band. The two write, record and perform with their three lovely daughters Nellie, Sally and Denise. Straw’s...
Shantell Ogden ~ Menu for Well-Balanced Album

Shantell Ogden ~ Menu for Well-Balanced Album

Recently I was joking with a friend that creating happy songs makes my palms sweaty, especially if they are up-tempo. That’s because, like many artist/songwriters, my natural mode is to write a lyrically deep and mid-tempo-ballad. I’ll even take what could be a happy...
Mark Stone ~ Dirty Country Band

Mark Stone ~ Dirty Country Band

I should start by introducing myself. My name is Mark Stone. I am NOT the professional hockey player nor was I the former bassist of Van Halen, but I am the Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter/Vocal Instructor/Music Teacher/Leader of the project Mark Stone and the Dirty...
Carla Bonnell ~ The Liberator

Carla Bonnell ~ The Liberator

I had the pleasure to interview delightful Canadian modern folk recording artist Carla Bonnell. Carla recently released a new CD titled The Liberator, which she recorded in Nova Scotia. The songs were produced by JP Cormier, a beloved artist in Canadian music who...
Paula Tozer ~ Blue Muse

Paula Tozer ~ Blue Muse

Country rock music artist Paula Tozer has a great sound, great attitude and great advice for other artists. Paula has released a fabulous EP called Blue Muse. My favorite track is the song Wintersleep, because I love the rock beat mixed with her country style....