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Album Review: Delta Spirit, Delta Spirit

Posted by on April 3rd 2012 0

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Let’s blame it on the ambition. No, actually, lets blame it on the ambition.

It’s been four years since Delta Spirit’s debut album, Ode to Sunshine, dropped in 2008. But now, Matt Vasquez and his crew of three have come back with a rip-roaring self-titled third studio album. And Delta Spirit doesn’t pull its punches concerning the sound they’re trying to achieve and audience to whom they’re appealing. I daresay it’s an overzealous effort by the band: rather its an excited ambition that fuels their musical souls, and rightfully so.

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Recap: Newport Folk Festival

Posted by on August 12th 2010 0

DJ and Biz Director Jared Iversen took to the New England countryside to catch some folk-rockers new and old and reported back to us with some sweet pictures. Check out his review and the gallery below.




The Newport Folk Festival began in 1959, and is probably best known for launching Bob Dylan’s career and as the site of his notorious 1965 performance, where he went electric and changed the face of both folk and rock music. This past weekend, nearly 18,000 people descended upon Fort Adams, an 18th Century military base situated on the pristine shores of Newport, Rhode Island, for the 51st performance of this historic concert. It was my first time at a music festival, and the relaxed air of the folk fest proved to be a great introduction to the festival experience. Read More »

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Review: Delta Spirit, History from Below

Posted by on June 2nd 2010 0

Note: Delta Spirit will be performing at the 9:30 Club on July 3rd. You should totally go.

by Jared Iversen

Rating: A

I know what you’re thinking, “Another A album? WGTB has more grade inflation than a high school English class.” Maybe, but Delta Spirit’s sophomore album History From Below is a wonderfully crafted portrait of Americana that is deserving of such praise. The five-piece San Diego band delivers a mature and intelligent album that aims to say something meaningful about life with genuine emotion and conviction. Read More »

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