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AMP Trio Self-Releases 'm(y)our world,' an Undefinable Instrumental Collaboration [REVIEW]
Roots-Rocker Christian Collin Feels the 'Spirit of the Blues' on C-Train Records [REVIEW]
'Spirit of the Blues' (C-Train Records) by roots-rocker Christian Collin distills folksy Mississippi soul, raucous Memphis R'n'B, roadhouse South Texas blues and urban Chicago electricity into an American gumbo of can't-sit-still proportions. Originally from the Detroit area, Collin's dad was a noted Capitol Records A&R man and Bob Seger's Road Manager. Once his dad took him to see Little Feat right before Lowell George died in 1979, he got the bug at 13 and never let go. John Luther Adams Named Composer in Residence for 2016 Big Ears Festival in Knoxville
It's that time of year again and the 2016 Big Ears fest in Knoxville, Tennessee is upon us. A lineup has been announced for the festival, which takes place March 31 to April 2. On that list are John Luther Adams, Philip Glass, Vijay Iyer, Yo La Tengo and more. The festival is for the neo-classical and the avant-garde. As is customary with the festival, a Composer in Residence is given the most time over the course of 3 days. This year's is none other than the Pulitzer-prize winner John Luther Adams.
