John Crowell's Profile

Bunbury Preview: Buffalo Killers

In the world of Cincinnati rock n’ roll, Buffalo Killers really need no introduction. Having risen from the ashes of the much-loved garage rockers Thee Shams, Buffalo Killers make thick, juicy, fuzzy “blooze-rock” with loving dollops of Southern rock, back-porch-country, and good-times...

Bunbury Preview: Jay Nash

Perhaps more than any other artist in the 2013 Bunbury lineup, Jay Nash is a classic troubadour. He’s got delicate acoustic guitar stylings and a soothing voice. On top of that, he has a stable of songs rich with melody and deep with character, narrative, and meaning. To get these songs noticed,...

Bunbury Preview: Black Owls

Black Owls walk an exceedingly difficult line in this age of blown-out internet self-promotion: they are mysterious and accessible at the same time. From their brooding, severe-looking album covers to their strange and foreboding videos, their media presence is stark and moody. Their music sounds...