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EXETER - On Thursday, July 8, Oliver Wood (of Wood Brothers fame) will take the stage for two shows (5 p.m. and 8 p.m.) within the Word Barn Meadow over in Exeter. Oliver is taking to the road in support of his brand new solo debut, “Always Smilin’.” EDGE caught up with Oliver to discuss his new record, life during a pandemic, learning to appreciate the moment, being present, practicing smiling more, the art of collaboration, and, the percussive properties of a chicken coop (among many other things). EDGE: Let’s talk about the latest record, “Always Smilin’.” Your solo debut. I...

It’s been a long 15 months for one of Rochester’s largest music venues. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, “My employees lost their jobs, and I was out of work,” said Peter Sewell, owner of Water Street Music Hall and The Club at Water Street, which operate side by side under one roof at 204 N. Water St. “But for me, it was the mental anguish of not being active and being able to see people. That was worse than the financial part.” He's feeling more optimistic now, having booked a lineup of post-pandemic shows, the first of which happens next month.

Southern California native, Brigitte DeMeyer has been steadily releasing albums every few years for twenty years now and her latest, Seeker is a collection of ten songs showcasing her unique soulful, jazz meets blues vocal style along with exceptional songwriting and sparse, groove-filled arrangements. Produced by multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers, Seeker is a laid back, swampy and spicy joy to get lost in. Bassist Chris Wood said, “It’s Bob Dylan meets Sly Stone.” I would say spot on with a dash of Rickie Lee Jones too!  AnaLee: You wrote most of the record with yo...

In his new song "Lay It on Me," singer-songwriter Gabe Dixon is offering support through a trying time:  "If you're about to take the fall ... If you're about to blame yourself ... If you're about to lose your mind ... Lay it on me, lay it on me," he sings. When it comes to his real-life relationships, though, the artist admits he's still learning to be that person more often. "I guess we each have our own journey when it comes to loving and being in the world. I have tried recently to make more of an effort to think beyond myself and my own needs and, instead, to lift up those around me,"...

21 May 2021 Maybe the most telling thing about the new Oliver Wood record is that it has not one but two backup musicians (Jano Rix and Nicholas Falk) listed on the liner notes as playing the chicken coop. It’s unclear if they harmonize, trade licks, play on separate songs—or even if they are playing the same hen pen. However, one can feel their presence in the album’s vibe. One might not know someone was playing a chicken coop without looking at the credits, but one isn’t surprised by the fact even after a cursory listen to the album. This is rural roots music for those on the rural ...