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Three (or Four) Sad Songs

Jesse Torres is a cool dude. I saw him most recently when I visited Long Island in August. At a POSP open mic at The Hideout he sang some...

Checks and Balances

It's different hearing "Freak Show Cabaret" with piano accompaniment. Like most of us, I have only ever heard Sophia Lucia perform live...

Folk-star Victor Castillo sings his "Space Cowboy Heart" out

When we last left indie-Americana musician Victor Castillo he moved out to Colorado marking the transition from "Rust Belt Brigade"...

Elizabeth Tsung "To Return is But a Dream"

I only discovered Elizabeth Tsung's new EP "To Return is But a Dream" this morning but the more I read about her the more captivated I...

"Virtual Van Voyage Tour" Just Getting Started

When the apocalypse hits you get in your van, bring your guitar and drive across the country. Start at Yellowstone Park, drive south to...

"Hallelujah" The Rust Belt Brigade

You've met Victor Castillo, lead singer of "The Rust Belt Brigade". He's one of those folk poets with a positive spirit and a fresh take....

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