NOTE: This review by Phil Brosius was originally published at DAMESOfPA.com on March 31, 2010. 112 Beats Per Minute is a 5-song EP by father and son duo Craig and Alex Bannon. It contains four original compositions along with an original interpretation of Nirvana’s classic tune “All Apologies”. The album is a loose tribute to … Read more
Buy Loneliness Anonymous Darcie Miner is an extraordinarily talented musician and her work in the past has certainly been good. But with her latest album, Loneliness Anonymous, she has taken that next step and delivered something that is truly great as this latest album ventures into sounds and themes previously unexplored and she pairs her … Read more
NOTE: This review by Phil Brosius was originally published at DAMESOfPA.com on February 7, 2010. The trio Ron Fleeger & the Stranger from Williamsport have put together a collection of acoustic-driven songs with melodic hooks and precision technique on their EP called Lucky 7. Although, the central theme of post-breakup blues persists throughout, the album … Read more
NOTE: This articles were originally published at DAMESofPA.com in early 2010. Event The Dollars for Diane Benefit Concert was held on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Ole Tyme Charley’s in Plains, Pa. There was entertainment provided by a wide range of artists as well as door prizes and chance prizes for attendees. A great time … Read more
NOTE: This review by Phil Brosius was originally published at DAMESOfPA.com on October 12, 2009. It’s very cool how some things go together. Good food, good wine, a good cigar and good music. The music is the focus here, specifically the new Pan.a.ce.a release, We the Broken. This is a very strong CD. Melody, hooks … Read more
NOTE: This article was originally published on the DAMES of Pa website on September 30, 2009. Harrisburg’s Midtown Scholar Bookstore treated fans to an intimate show with Brad Yoder. Guests enjoyed the ambiance of sipping coffee from hand made mugs amongst the stacks of vintage books. It was akin to hearing a concert while … Read more
NOTE: This article was originally published on the DAMES of Pa website on June 3, 2009. Rhyne McCormick is very easy to listen to, but calling his music “Easy Listening” wouldn’t be right. His mix of pop melodies and thoughtful inspirational lyrics goes down like a glass of cold lemonade on a hot day, sweet … Read more
NOTE: This article was originally published on the DAMES of PA website on April 30, 2009. A wiry figure with long wispy hair leans into the microphone, eyes closed, strumming an acoustic guitar, gritty vocals with just a hint of a country boy twang singing his version of the old Barry McGuire song, “Eve … Read more