(Published by Zocalo Magazine on May 1, 2014.) It’s easy to get deep with Daniel Martin Diaz and Paula Catherine Valencia. Diaz’s art and Valencia’s writing—plus their music with Blind Divine and Crystal Radio—dig into the heart of the mysteries of existence. One cannot look at Diaz’s work without feeling pulled into a rabbit hole of esoteric human inquiries; his pieces—especially in his recent book Soul of Science—are individual time machines of ancient knowledge and futuristic anomalies … [Read more...]
Ryanhood’s Return
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on April 5, 2014.) “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty…” – Theodore Roosevelt After a couple of years of lying low due to music business and touring burn out, Tucson’s power-pop duo Ryanhood released a gorgeously melodic, folksy, acoustic guitar-driven 12-track disk at the end of 2013. The two 32-year-olds, Ryan Green and Cameron Hood, have scribed lilting songs on Start Somewhere that show a Zen … [Read more...]
Sweet Ghosts’ “Certain Truths”
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on April 2, 2014.) Transcendent and ethereal are not adjectives to be taken lightly, but such descriptions of this gloriously heart-wrenching debut release are more than apropos. The 10-track album features poetic storytelling, presenting evocative slices of life that put the listener into the thick of alternately uncomfortable and uplifting tales. The lulling songs are reflective, haunting; there’s lightness to the depth, a deft touch that features spaces … [Read more...]
Tesoro’s Resplendent Dazzle
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on March 10, 2014.) A new self-released studio album captures the essence of the band’s live performances. The musical palate of this 11-track, self-titled album is beautifully complex while remaining completely accessible. Tesoro melds amazing instrumentation with passionate vocals that are at times bold, other times mellow, but always richly textured. The sexy, sultry songs cull from a variety of styles with flamenco at the core. Co-founder/guitarist … [Read more...]
Greyhound Soul’s 20 Years of Rock & Roll
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on Feb. 25, 2014.) Two hours really isn’t enough time to comb through a band’s two decade span. But we’re trying. My back porch has become a portal to the past, with front man Joe Peña and bassist Duane Hollis regaling a couple of their long-term fans with Greyhound Soul stories. Disclosure/backdrop: Peña and Hollis are at the Manslander abode; Dan Rylander and I met and became friends at Greyhound Soul shows in 2000. We are now married, and the band … [Read more...]
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