Songs of T-Town by Larry Shores I remember my first day at Music Maker and heading down to the basement/warehouse to make CDs and seeing this album on the shelf. At this point, my Southern musical knowledge was minimal but I recognized this track – Blackberry Blossom. Most of the versions I had heard previously […]

Last week Music Maker partner artist Robert Finley was featured in Rolling Stone & Pitchfork for his upcoming project with Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys. The project is an original soundtrack for Z2 Comics graphic novel — Murder Ballads (available Aug. 8). Rolling Stone & Pitchfork previewed the second song from the soundtrack entitled, Bang Bang. […]

Turn Off the Fear by Carl Rutherford There is nothing like some classic country. Carl Rutherford’s voice is stands up right next to any of the country greats and paired with Cool John Ferguson’s rippin’ electric guitar you have the greatest country band that never was. From War, West Virginia, Carl’s album Turn Off the […]

Gospel Train by Bishop Dready Manning Trains and particularly train sounds are commonplace in the Music Maker office. Our Executive Director has an extensive collection of train sounds on vinyl that were recorded in the early 20th century that plays throughout the office from time to time. Hearing the sounds from these records of days […]

Entertainment Weekly previews Robert Finley’s latest project for z2 Comics graphic novel Murder Ballads with Dan Auerbach. Read the article…HERE