Benjamin Ricci

RECORD REVIEW: Drew Beskin — Problematic for the People

Athens singer/songwriter Drew Beksin’s upcoming third full-length solo album, Problematic for the People, feels like it just fell out of an episode of American Bandstand. Visualize a gaggle of girls in front of the stage swooning over the lead singer and you get the...
Taylor 810e DLX Review

Taylor 810e DLX Review

Performer goes hands-on with the gorgeous Taylor 810e DLX acoustic guitar in its latest review....

Record Review: Rick Murnane

Rick Murnane Wednesday Child Northampton, MA (Buttonshop Music) “Beautiful, psychedelic material suitable for any day of the week” There is an endearing quality to Wednesday Child, one that can be...

Record Review: Punch Brothers

Punch Brothers Who's Feeling Young Now? New York, NY (Nonesuch Records) "Pop sensibility, acoustic virtuosity, and an abundance of wit" Continuing to do what they do best, Punch Brothers have...

Record Review: Nick Waterhouse

Nick Waterhouse Time’s All Gone San Francisco, CA (Innovative Leisure) “Retro soul and analog production” Get to know Nick Waterhouse now, so you’ll have the opportunity to truthfully say “I knew...

Record Review: Marc Lawson

Marc Lawson Another Night Alone Atlanta, GA (Self-released) “Piano-driven melodies dive into introspective soul-searching” Marc Lawson released his debut in 2009 after moving to the Atlanta area to...

DVD Review: James Nash

James Nash Making The Acoustic Guitar Rock (Homespun Music Instruction) “Instructional DVD great for acoustic pickers” All too commonly guitar players limit themselves. It's just too easy to fall...

Record Review: Dirty Dishes

Dirty Dishes The Most Tarnished Birds Boston, MA (Self-released) “Infectious, edgy mix of post-punk and progressive rock” The Most Tarnished Birds is the sophomore effort from Boston’s best-kept...