Music - Aug. 1, 2004
Posh surroundings don't dull Lucinda's edge
A juke joint, broken-down shack or smoky tavern would have been a more fitting venue for Lucinda Williams. But, the night was immediately altered from the moment she breathed her first gentle words into the microphone.
Tags: Lucinda, Luaka, Americana, Pabst

Music - Feb. 26, 2004
European buzz helps Weaver build base at home
Much like jazz musicians of a generation ago, a lot of contemporary American musicians are getting a better reception across Europe than at home, where their music seems, perhaps, a little old-fashioned.
Tags: Weaver, Americana, roots, country, folk, bluegrass, rap, hip hop, ludacris