Single Release: Ken Yates, “Under the Cover of Light”
There’s a nice nudging energy that drives “Under the Cover of Light” along. Just enough percussion to keep propelling the song forward to provide…
folk/roots
Matt Andersen: Live in Vienna, VA
“I’m going to keep things pretty simple tonight. I’m gonna play a bunch of songs. After a while, I’m gonna stop playing songs and…
Julian Taylor: Live in Vienna, VA
Given that life as we know it is pretty much back to normal now (thankfully), I really don’t like to toss around words such…
Single Release: Joel Manchester, “Suddenly Violently”
“A picture is worth a thousand words”—we’ve all heard the saying. At first glance, it might seem that painters and photographers have an unfair…
Maya de Vitry: Live in Harrisonburg, VA
When you buy tickets to see one of your favorite bands, but have no familiarity with the venue, sometimes you are left wondering just…
Review: Skydiggers, “Dreams & Second Chances”
“Wisdom comes slowly / Look for the signs / Valour is fading / One day at a time / One day at a time” sings Josh…
Single Release: Ambre Ciel, “eau miroir”
Like a good story, music can transport you. As J.R.R. Tolkien masterfully built worlds in his epic novels including “The Lord of the Rings,”…
Single Release: Leif Vollebekk (ft. Angie McMahon), “Take It To The Limit”
Canadian singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Leif Vollebekk and Australian singer-songwriter/musician Angie McMahon team up once again (GDW featured their previous collaboration from Angie’s 2020 “Piano Salt” album)…
Miss Emily: Live in Cumberland, MD
No matter how diligent you are with your concert planning adventures, sometimes all it takes is for a last-minute notification dropping into your social…
Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers: Live in Hagerstown, MD
While our primary focus remains Canadian folk-roots music here at GDW, when Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale is in the neighborhood, it would be foolish…