Smallcakes Cupcakery Shakes Things Up
Ever go into one of your regular “spots”, a place you are familiar with, and notice something new on the menu? At least, it’s new to you because you didn’t spot it previously. This happened to me on my last visit to Smallcakes in Oxford, AL. Pretty much what we call a pleasant surprise. After […]
Musical Spotlight: The Storydwellers
Since the Anniston band The Storydwellers hit the Calhoun and Etowah County music scenes in December of 2017, they’ve racked up an ever-growing list of fans and venues that continuously welcome them back with open arms. They’ve taken the stages of The Peerless Saloon, Coldwater Mountain Brewpub, Rack and Roll Billiards, Darkhorse Saloon, Nola on […]
Musical Spotlight: A Q&A with Reese Burke
I had the opportunity to chat with Reese Burke, a local singer-songwriter who is charming the ears off of folks in Calhoun and Cleburne Counties with her silky, soulish voice and heartfelt lyrics. Whether it’s a cover song by Taylor Swift or Harry Styles, or an original tune such as her stirring “Searching,” Reese Burke […]
Music Spotlight: Highland Groove
Local talent abounds in Calhoun County, but there’s a certain standout act that deserves a shout-out. Highland Groove has been a prominent musical fixture around Anniston, Oxford, and surrounding cities of Calhoun County for the past two years, but their evolution dates back much further. Two key members of the band, Nick Preston (bass, vocals) […]
In the Spotlight: Steve’s Rare and Vintage Guitars
Article by Abby Parks Like the Eagles, who famously crooned, “There’s a new kid in town,” we at Calhoun County Insight would like to spread the word about a unique new business opening its doors Friday, July 1 on Noble Street in the heart of historic downtown Anniston. Steve’s Rare and Vintage Guitars is much […]
Some of the Best Live Music Shows in Oxford, AL
Sometimes we want to go to a relaxing event where slow music is playing, wine is in plenty, and we can forget ourselves for a while. At other times, we want to go to a concert where we will dance our frustrations away as we gyrate to our favorite music and let our inhibitions go. […]
Inside Insight Ep. 1 – Brandon Butler
Episode 1: For our first episode we hung out with local artist Brandon Butler and talked about his new single Spread Our Wings, among other things. Enjoy! You can get Spread Our Wings on all music platforms just follow this link. https://youtu.be/oYMKlljPNp8
Artist Spotlight: Stadium Drive
Remember the days when bands were formed in a garage with your friends? Well, It’s 2021, and in the era of technology; the days of the garage band are far and few between. One group of musically talented friends from Calhoun County have something to say about that. Meet Stadium Drive: An “up and coming” […]
Artist Spotlight: Wilson Brothers Band
Meet Kyle and Chad Wilson; the brothers with the buttery voices and smooth country backwoods sound. From the hometown of Alabama’s own Alexander City, these small town boys didn’t stay small town for long as their music and voices project a big personality. https://youtu.be/Mh7MdzLAa3s The brothers come from a long lineage of southern musicians. “I […]
The Highfalutin Hitchhikers
Brad Burke and Mark Hanson make up the country music duo, The Highfalutin Hitchhikers. “What we’re all about is more of a classic country sound,” Hanson explains. “We’re kind of for that crowd that’s looking for what they call ‘real country’.” Burke and Hanson were introduced by a mutual friend and have been playing together […]