Month: July 2017

Benefit for Marina Rocks at the Americana – Houston, TX – Photos

Photos by Eddie Ferranti  


Darden Smith- Everything- CD Review

Written by James Killen Darden Smith has been in my peripheral vision for a number of years, but I really never took the chance to dig into his music. He played a show a few weeks ago at the Heights Theater with Kim Richey opening up for him. Being a long-time fan of Richey’s witty…


Black Lillies – Main Street Crossing – Tomball, Tx – Review 06/21/17

Written by Eddie Ferranti It is rare that you can achieve a “first” when you have been tracking a band like The Black Lillies as long as we have.  Well that happened this fine evening in the always comfy confines of Main Street Crosssing in Tomball, Tx.  Meeting up beforehand with one of thee best…


Black Lillies – Main Street Crossing – Tomball, Tx – Photos 06/21/17

Photos by Eddie Ferranti


Cory Branan- Adios- CD review

Written by James Killen A friend led me to Cory Branan’s CD, “Mutt”, right after it came out and I have been an avid fan ever since. His diversity of styles, his witty lyrics, his high energy and his guitar virtuosity place him right at the top of my watch list for new releases, so…


Lucky Peterson – Fitzgerald’s – Houston, TX – 06/24/17 – Photos

Photos by Jim Bille


Lucky Peterson – Fitzgerald’s – Houston, TX – 06/24/17 – Review

Written by Jim Bille After twenty plus years Lucky Peterson finally made it back to Houston last Saturday night and played at the legendary Houston Heights club Fitzgerald’s. This was probably the most fitting venue for Lucky’s return considering the club’s history of showcasing some of the best blues acts to be found anywhere for…


Teresa Kolo- Brave Girl- CD Review

Written by James Killen I got the chance to see Teresa Kolo perform at a song swap at the Americana the other night and got her last CD. It’s from early 2016, but her voice was so innovative and the material on the disc so intriguing, I felt the need to share it. Teresa’s vocal…


Amy Black- McGonigel’s Mucky Duck- Houston, TX – 6/29/17 – Photos

Photos by James Killen


Amy Black- McGonigel’s Mucky Duck- Houston, TX – 6/29/17 – Review

Written by James Killen Nashville Singer/ songwriter, Amy Black Mad a trip to Houston’s Mucky Duck via Memphis last Thursday night to introduce her latest release, “Memphis”. She brought a band full of Memphis blues musicians to perform a late show on a school night before a scant group of devoted fans, but they played…