The Sensational Barnes Brothers are a musical blend of old and new – a real gem in the gospel/soul scene. As PopMatters wrote, “The brothers run through a spectrum of moods and modes in their gospel soul, often bridging the gap between, say, the Soul Stirrers and Stax, all the while keeping a local flavor.”...

Amythyst Kiah is a Chattanooga-bred singer-songwriter with an artistic conception influenced by alt-rock, roots and old-time music. Her song “Black Myself” earned a Grammy nomination and won the Song of the Year Award from Folk Alliance International. “Her razor-sharp guitar picking alone guarantees her a place among masters, but it’s her deep-hued voice that can...

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. 1986 saw the...