Written by Eddie Ferranti One of the coolest things about reviewing shows for me is checking out new and vibrant artists.  If they are female all the better and one such lady who filled all of those requirements was Grace Potter.    Some good buds of mine steered me her way and I was stunned I’d…

Written by Eddie Ferranti It is very rare these days when performers “collaborate” on a musical project and take it out on the road for a test spin.   One such treat came in the form of The El Grande’ Trio to the splendid confines of Main Street Crossing in Tomball, Texas.  The talented line-up consisted…

Written by Eddie Ferranti Folk Alliance International has spawned many a good act for HMR to follow over the years.  One such act has been superlative in the form of Knoxville,Tennessee’s The Black Lillies.   Even on a school night and over 50 miles away there was no way we were missing their gig at the…