Winchester’s Own Galen Clark Will Debut New Ensemble “Nancy” October 24th
by Eric Althoff Drummer Galen Clark knew he had to come home. The native of Winchester, Virginia, hadspent some time chasing his musical dreams in New York, but the lure to return to his oldhaunts in the Old Dominion proved too daunting to ignore. And a new love helped seal the homecoming. “My girlfriend Denver […]
Interview With Jackson Dean
by Eric Althoff Marylander Jackson Dean shuttles back and forth to Nashville every week to record, perform and get his name out there in the country music scene, but he hasn’t forgotten that Maryland is home. In fact, while still playing high school football in Anne Arundel County last year, the artist showed off his […]
Hot Club of Cowtown Brings Western Swing to DC
By Eric Althoff Whit Smith just knew he needed to form a roots band. While living in New York, he became keenly aware of the so-called “hillbilly music” of Jimmy Bryant, Chet Atkins and Merle Travis—so much so that the guitarist right away changed his aim from rock to folk. “I heard a compilation put […]
