Album Reviews

Jonathan Ng

There’s a swinging jazz party going on over at The Sphynx, where violinist and bandleader Jonathan Ng is holding court like it’s the 1930s or ‘40s again. Exuding a warm, … Read more

Richard Ray Farrell

Three Pints Of Gin is the first new release from US bluesman Richard Ray Farrell for a few years now. Farrell is mostly based in Spain these days but this … Read more

Richard Ray Farrell

Three Pints Of Gin is the first new release from US bluesman Richard Ray Farrell in a few years. Farrell is mostly based in Spain these days, but this latest … Read more

Greg Dayton

Having a bad day or a bad week? You can always drown your sorrows with a good couple drinks, distract yourself with a little dancing, or maybe try to simply … Read more

Marty Stuart

Ahh, the “concept” album. Some think they started when Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. No. The “concept” concept was born years before tape machines rolled on Abbey Road. … Read more

Chris “Bad News” Barnes

What to say about this guy, a musician who works the comedy and television circuit turning his evidently extraordinary searching eye on occasional, unexpected musical journey when the fancy takes … Read more

Tas Cru

In typical fashion, blues guitarist and singer Tas Cru lays out a buffet of different styles of blues on Drive On, his ninth album overall and second album for the … Read more

Glenn Jones

Glenn Jones climbed his way to the summit of corporate America from the bottom up only to fall from grace. With a clear head, thanks to his newfound sobriety and … Read more

Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado

Without even a hint of malevolence, a mysterious, well-dressed stranger from Denmark is about to darken America’s doorstep, carrying a guitar and an immaculately packed suitcase of stylish blues perfect … Read more