It’s a different world from the time Marshall Crenshaw burst onto the music scene in the early 80’s with his classic “Someday, Someway.” The sound is different, the way people buy and listen to…

Napa Valley in Northern California is typically known for its peaceful setting, beautiful landscape, and, of course, its world renowned vineyards.  Starting May 9th it will be known for something else as well, the…

If there’s one thing that’s obvious, OurVinyl and especially yours truly love Portugal. The Man. Hell, two years ago at SxSW I saw them THREE times in a 24-hour period and wrote to…

“Sometimes the best laid plans of mice and men.” At some point in our lives, the John Steinbeck quote relates to each of us. For veteran vocalist Kevin Chalfant, it seems his best…

Since moving to Nashville seven years ago, The Howlin’ Brothers have taken their music in several directions. Part bluegrass, part blues, part roots, part old-time music, their sound is both a merging of…