Reviews

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

Richard Smith

There was music, mirth and more at the Heartwood Soundstage, here in north central Florida when master guitarist Richard Smith visited the venue for his first time. He immediately set … Read more

Grace Potter, Beacon Theatre  

Photos and review by Lou Montesano There was a lot of glitter in the house as Grace Potter took the stage at New York’s Beacon Theatre. Dressed in shimmering gold … 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

Tinsley Ellis

We’re capping off an exceptionally strong month of blues releases with one of best titled albums, Ice Cream in Hell, another proven winner from venerable guitar slinger and vocalist Tinsley … Read more