• Newport Rhode Island
    Folk

    Recap: My 2011 Newport Folk Festival

    The last couple of weeks has been a whirlwind of activity for me and my family. It was our first vacation out East as a family – stops in Boston and NYC, and our first visit not only to the…

  • Hold Time M.Ward album cover
    Ick's Pick

    Ick’s Pick (Week VII): M. Ward’s ‘Hold Time’

    Awesome album cover. I came to know and instantly like M. Ward when I heard “Poison Cup” and “To Go Home,” the first 2 tracks off his 2006 album ‘Post-War’. Incredible atmosphere, and of course the unique, light sandpaper vocal…

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    Ickmix

    Ickmix 3

    ‘Tis time for another Ickmix. This is my best one yet, if I may toot my own horn. Toot. Take a little trip with me, yah? Oh and check my fancy intro. Download Ickmix 3 (57MB, 41:38) Playlist : 1.“Brother…

  • Rock n' Folk

    Sunday Video: M. Ward on Letterman

    I was flipping channels the other night and came across a Letterman repeat from August. A verry cool tune caught my ear. I watched. I listened. I liked. I found out that it was M. Ward. I went to eMusic…