Danceable funk, soul, and R&B

Americana singer-songwriter. With Uncle Benguine and the Restraining Orders and Who Are The Southern Baptists?

Old-time fiddle and guitar duo

Indie pop with occasional experimental electronic touches.

New releases from both these local artists — from newcomer Swing, his debut album, featuring 14 experimental folk pieces based around his cello and a loop sampler. Sproule is of course an old hand at this by now, so she’s following last spring’s ¡Don’t Hurry For Heaven! with her first live album.

Wes Swing - Lullaby

Jazz pianist

Sunny island pop

The Downbeat Project - I Want You [live at Is Venue, RIP]
The Downbeat Project - Heaven
The Downbeat Project - He Lost Faith
The Downbeat Project - Back Home

Local blues band

The Chickenhead Blues Band - Talk To Me, Baby
The Chickenhead Blues Band - Glamour Girl
The Chickenhead Blues Band - Hunky Dorey
The Chickenhead Blues Band - Marvin’s Water

Dinnertime pianist