Photo courtesy of The Juniper Berries In these strange times, it is crucial to support local and independent artists. Lucky for Ashland, there are many groups like those who are always looking for support. One group is The Juniper Berries,…
Category: Music
A Blissful Twilight with The Ballroom Thieves
Photo by Autumn Micketti Hailing from New England, The Ballroom Thieves released their third album, “Unlovely” this past Valentine’s Day. Co-written by Callie Peters and Martin Earley, the album covers everything from female empowerment to love in a committed relationship…
It’s the Return of The Macks!
Photo ©The Macks With the recent release of “Yup” last fall, The Macks are gearing up for a tour full of face-melting riffs and unbridled chaotic energy. This righteous garage rock band will be playing locally at the beloved Brickroom…
Blow-Off Some Pre-Finals Steam with The Ballroom Thieves
Photo by Ashland Folk Collective The Ashland Folk Collective is bringing yet another fantastic show to the local scene with The Ballroom Thieves. If you’re looking to take a break from studying and need a relaxing yet upbeat environment to…
A Rock n’ Roll Affair at the Applegate Lodge
Photo by Autumn Micketti The Stone Foxes are a roots-rock pop band from San Francisco, California. Their music is full of uplifting energies, fuzzy bass lines and some pure down-home nasty blues. After interviewing Shannon Koehler a few weeks ago,…
It Takes a Village to Make an Album: An Interview with The Weepies
Photo by The Weepies I first heard the heart-wrenching harmonies of The Weepies when I was in middle school and a friend of mine played their song “World Spins Madly On”. I was immediately struck by how the real-life couple’s…
The Stone Foxes: The First Must-See Band of the Decade
Photo by The Stone Foxes “A visceral roots-rock pop band with slightly sweaty grooves and kick you in the teeth energy.” This perfect quote comes from the mastermind behind The Stone Foxes, Shannon Koehler, who will be playing at The…
The Ashland Folk Collective Presents Her Crooked Heart
Photo by DJ Kantner “It’s a miracle to be outnumbered by your own audience,” said Rachel Ries of Her Crooked Heart as she played to a packed house last Thursday during Ashland Folk Collective’s intimate show. Normally a quartet, Her…
The Magic of Music with King Roy Wing and the Ashland Folk Collective
The Ashland Folk Collective knows how to put on a good show, and Saturday night’s King Roy Wing concert was no exception. Held at the Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship church in Ashland, the packed-house enjoyed an evening of boot-stomping…
Music and Marmalade, an Interview with Her Crooked Heart
Photo courtesy of Her Crooked Heart Originally touring under her own name, Rachel Ries has moved into the next chapter of her musical evolution with the creation of Her Crooked Heart. With the support of three other talented musicians, Siri…