I’ve written of The Mitchells before – several times, actually – on CincyMusic.com. Though somewhat outside of my normal milieu, The Mitchells have earned my respect as much as my aural devotion. It’s easy to like the music they create – it’s subtle and sincere, quietly emotional and...

CINCINNATI — Pull up a chair. I might gush. My first experience with Damien Jurado's music came by accident. Some years ago, I was digging crates at a St. Francis DePaul thrift store (I won't tell you  which one -- this particular outlet is my cheap vinyl honey hole). Amongst the usual vinyl bin...