Examiner Correspondent
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Shooter Jennings presents 'The Other Life'
Nancy Dunham
Published: Wed, May 22, 2013
Shooter Jennings had the best relationship possible with his father, the late Waylon Jennings, but he has no need to try to reinvent himself in the country star's image. Certainly, the younger Jennings has more than dabbled in outlaw country lifestyle. He can be heard on the 2006 release "Live...
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Ashley Monroe blossoms on 'Like a Rose'
Nancy Dunham
Published: Sun, May 19, 2013
Sometimes the best plan is a little good luck, or so goes the saying. It certainly seems to be just how Ashley Monroe, one-third the red-hot country trio Pistol Annies, went from a talented yet unknown singer-songwriter into one of the "It" girls of country music. True, Monroe hasn't had a...
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Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Thompson Square bring country to town
Nancy Dunham
Published: Thu, May 16, 2013
Yes, Luke Bryan really is as generous and down-to-earth as he seems. The Georgia-born Bryan, who tied Eric Church and Miranda Lambert with four nominations for the upcoming fan-voted CMT Music Awards, has been in the news lately lavishing praise on Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line, the...
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The Band Perry plays Merriweather Post Pavilion with new country songs
Nancy Dunham
Published: Thu, May 16, 2013
The Band Perry is definitely an unusual group of musicians. While the world is full of musical sibling groups past and present, many of which achieved international success -- the Andrew Sisters,the Jackson 5, the Osmond Brothers and beyond -- this trio seems to truly have amicable...
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Faithful flock to Father John Misty
Nancy Dunham
Published: Wed, May 15, 2013
Father John Misty's mysterious ways are what make his music so much fun. He's been likened to Gram Parsons and Jack Kerouac. One might add Willie Nelson and even some form of Beck into the mix. And let's not forget Hunter S. Thompson, too. "It's funny, like 12 hours ago I was eating pizza,...
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John Waters keeps comedy flowing
Nancy Dunham
Published: Tue, May 14, 2013
John Waters may be an internationally known creative genius, but he's still a Baltimore guy at heart. The creator of such "trash epics" as "Hairspray," "Cry-Baby," "Pink Flamingos," "Female Trouble" and more said that a constant in his life is to always return to the area to work. "I earn my...
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Asleep at the Wheel two steps ahead
Nancy Dunham
Published: Tue, May 14, 2013
Asleep at the Wheel founder Ray Benson likes to remind fans that the 40-year-old band has not only won nine Grammy Awards but lost 28 times. Not that any of the almost capacity crowds that flocked to the band's recent shows seemed to care. During the recent concerts, the crowds were incredibly...
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Fans help Taylor Swift rise above her critics
Nancy Dunham
Updated: Thu, May 9, 2013
Taylor Swift may be the butt of some jokes about what some report are numerous broken romances, but Detroit fans literally gave her a boost recently. On a recent stop in Motor City during the tour behind her latest album "Red," the 23-year-old crowd-surfed and fans boosted the superstar --...
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Ryan Bingham's music is a wild ride
Nancy Dunham
Published: Thu, May 9, 2013
Ryan Bingham is the real deal. In a world full of imitators, Bingham has come on the country music scene with nothing but a big voice full of power, emotion and rawness, and a treasure trove of songs he's written about experiences that are poignant enough to break your heart. In Bingham's...
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Marnie Stern and her 'Chronicles'
Nancy Dunham
Published: Tue, May 7, 2013
Go ahead and call Marnie Stern an overnight sensation if you want, but just know that you're not correct. The New York-raised Stern was always a music fan, but never really thought about making her own until she was in her early 20s. Since then she's gained a loyal hipster following, which is...
