#730: H is for Howard, Brittany

Brittany Howard first came to my attention as the lead singer and guitar playerfor Alabama Shakes. An unbelievably greatplayer with a tremendous voice, she fronted a band that was doing some hybrid of blues, gospel, jazz,funk, all with the kind of sonic production you’d find on the most alternative of rock records. The two Brittany Howard solo albums pushContinue reading “#730: H is for Howard, Brittany”

#666: D is for Deep Sea Diver

My friend Eric asked meif I wanted to go with himto see Deep Sea Diver, and, having never heard the band, of course, I said yes. In preparation, I downloadedthe most current thing, the2016 album called Secrets. Led by songwriter, singer, and guitarplayer extraordinaire, Jessica Dobson, the band absolutely rocked, and from that momentforward, IContinue reading “#666: D is for Deep Sea Diver”