With Alibis, East Coast roots-rockers the Barn Burners prove their highly enjoyable ’97 debut, Tobacco Sunburst, was no fluke. Alibis is a sturdy follow-up that features more memorable songs from leader Bob Kannenberg and some killer guitar courtesy of new guy Paul Thomas. The album showcases Kannenberg’s dedication to and belief in the power of [...]

Only once, among my honestly countless number of jobs, did I quit loudly and vitriolically. I had been indirectly ordered (i.e., walk in one morning and find a shiny red binder and a cowardly note) to begin a daily count and weekly total of my work output (what I was doing was irrelevant; come to [...]

As befits their name, D.C.-area band the Barn Burners put on a pyrotechnic live show, led by guitarist and vocalist Bob Kannenberg. The Burners’ first studio release Tobacco Sunburst delivers the raw energy and intense vibes endemic to their live performances. Ably supported by his brother Marc on bass, drummer Steve Raskin and “Honorary Arsonists” [...]