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Introducing…..Bahamas
No we are not talking about tropical islands, but rather a pretty killer singer songwriter that is flying under the radar. Our guess is that won’t be the case for long.
Albums You Might Have Missed – 2004
A good year full of blues-inspired rockers, southern rock and a healthy dose of folk/alt-country releases.
Band of Horses w/ Jenny & Johnny – Asheville, NC 10/28/10
There was no shortage of beards, flannel shirts or rock and roll on this beautiful fall night in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Albums You Might Have Missed – 2000
In a new series, entitled 100 Albums You Might Have Missed, the Merchants of Rock peruse the last decade to showcase great albums that fell below the mainstream rock radar.
Broken Social Scene – Forgiveness Rock Record Review
Broken Social Scene has more members than a 90’s ska band and with their ever revolving door of membership this Canadian band turns out a seriously strong album of rock winners.
A Newbies Guide to Widespread Panic – Richmond, VA 4/26/10
Widespread Panic is one of those bands that people seem to either love or disregard. Surely the truth lies somewhere in between these polarizing viewpoints, so we’ve decided to get to the bottom of it.
Phoenix Live at The Norva – Norfolk, VA – 4/27/10
In an effort to mix things up we have presented a play-by-play analysis “text style” of French rock band Phoenix’s recent energy-filled concert in downtown Norfolk, VA. It’s a 21st century review that takes you right down in the midst of the action.
The National Live at National Theater – Richmond, VA 04/23/10
With hopes of elevating success amidst high anticipation for their next album, Brooklyn-based band, The National, kicked off a spring/summer 2010 tour from a renovated theater of the same name in downtown Richmond, VA.
Drive By Truckers @ The Norva – Norfolk, VA 4/15/10
Armed with a killer opening act, ten years worth of awesome songs, a great new album and a couple bottles of Jack Daniels, the Drive By Truckers brought their “Rock Show” to Norfolk, VA last night.
Chicks Rock! A Playlist
Chicks Rock! Wait, chicks rock? Well, at least the chicks in this playlist of female fronted bands do.
