Viking's Choice: Glenn Jones, 'Flower Turned Inside-Out'December 11, 2015On the acoustic guitarist's sixth album, Fleeting, his compositions leap from the speakers more than ever before. Hear the strings rattle and the room breathe in Jones' meditative new song.
EclecticArray Of Shows In Sacramento Area For The HolidaysDecember 3, 2015Looking to get out and enjoy some live music this holiday season? We’ve compiled a diverse collection of interesting, inspiring and entertaining shows you might want to check out.
Artist Interview: Nikki Lane - The First Lady Of Outlaw CountryNovember 18, 2015 | Melody StoneNikki Lane's music is too raw and gritty for country pop and too twangy for rock 'n' roll. Since dropping out of high school to move to California, Lane says she has applied the hustler ethos to every aspect of her life, including her musical career.
The Music Of A Struggle: Sam Gleaves' Traditional RevolutionNovember 16, 2015On Ain't We Brothers, Sam Gleaves makes same-sex relationships a central part of the story of the rural south.
Gill Landry, On Busking, Old Crow Medicine Show And Going SoloNovember 9, 2015 | Melody StoneAfter more than a decade with grammy-award winning bluegrass group, Old Crow Medicine Show, Gill Landry hits the road with a solo album.
One Mariachi Band Brings Morrissey To Dia De Los MuertosNovember 2, 2015At one of the largest Day of the Dead celebrations in L.A., Mariachi Manchester reinterprets the work of The Smiths' lead singer.
Tiny Desk: The SuffersOctober 27, 2015Led by the irrepressible Kam Franklin, the 10-piece Houston soul band can barely fit all its horns, guitars, percussion and energy behind a single desk.
ClassicalMilne On The Danube: The Great Concert Halls Of ViennaOctober 19, 2015 | Steve MilneOver the next two weeks, CapRadio's morning news anchor Steve Milne will be sojourning down the Danube River with a group of CapRadio Travelers. And he's sharing the experience with us! Check back daily for Steve's stories of music and culture.
Folk Alley Presents: The Suitcase Junket, 'Earth Apple'October 13, 2015One-man band Matt Lorenz's memorable live session is replete with quirky salvaged instruments.
If All You Know About Casady Is Jefferson Airplane, You Don't Know JackSeptember 28, 2015 | Donna ApidoneFor more than four decades, Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen have performed their distinctive blend of blues/roots music as the band Hot Tuna. Longtime fan Donna Apidone caught up with Casady in advance of the band's performance this week in Folsom.
