Author Archive: Crash Crafton
Crash split his childhood between Wichita, Kansas and Long Beach, California. He's an avid fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, ALF, Oakland A's, Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Lakers. His passion for music started early on thanks to his Mother gifting him three 45's for his 4th birthday; Ritchie Valens' La Bamba b/w Donna, Elvis Presley's Jailhouse Rock b/w Treat Me Nice and Creedence Clearwater Revival's Fortunate Son b/w Down On The Corner. He's always had a love for writing and took journalism throughout Junior and Senior High. Upon graduation would combine his love of music and writing into a second career.
Album Review – Anthony Gomes – Electric Field Holler – Up 2 Zero Entertainment
Anthony Gomes released his tenth studio album entitled “Electric Field Holler” on March 17th landing at #3 on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart. Born and raised in Toronto Canada, he relocated to Chicago in the mid-90’s armed with a three song demo tape entitled “Groove-a-licious Blues” and set about making a name for himself. Soon […]
Album Review – Blackberry Smoke – Holding All The Roses – Rounder Records (US) – Earache Records (UK)
That rowdy bunch of beard sportin’, Les Paul slingin’, bell bottom wearin’ long hairs from Atlanta in the Dirty South known as Blackberry Smoke are back with their intoxicating blend of Rock, Blues, Country Gospel and Bluegrass! The past few years have seen their popularity increase as a result of their relentless work ethic. Their […]
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