Robin Thicke Underwhelms at the Montreux Jazz Festival
He’s not really in the Elmore mode, but Robin Thicke’s recent megahit “Blurred Lines” undeniably trips my dance “on” switch. Based on having seen his videos for that song and … Read more
Posted in July, 2014
Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires / Mercury Lounge / New…
Rumor has it the Glory Fires got kicked out of a gig in Texas for playing too loud. Good. More for us. At Mercury Lounge, Lee Bains and his band … Read more
Nude Beach To Release New Double Album ’77’
Brooklyn rock band Nude Beach made a splash in 2012 with their album II, but the band are now aiming for bigger and better things with their next project. This fall, … Read more
Dom Flemons – Prospect Hill (Music Maker Relief Foundation)
As a former member of Carolina Chocolate Drops, Dom Flemons is no stranger to traditional music. Still, few artists dare to delve as deeply into traditional American music as Flemons … Read more
Crosby Stills & Nash / Beacon Theatre / New York, NY
Cream fans might curdle but Crosby Stills & Nash may very well be rock’s greatest supergroup. Unlike Cream, whose small number of 2005 reunion shows in London and New York … Read more
Guided by Voices / Irving Plaza / New York, NY / July…
This is not a subjective review. Guided by Voices are my favorite band of all time. I also had a lot to drink, so when I tell you this was … Read more
Michael McDonald / Town Hall / New York, NY
Michael McDonald was a struggling young musician when the Doobie Brothers plucked him off the LA streets and thrust him into rock stardom. McDonald didn’t let the Brothers down, fronting … Read more
Ryan Adams Confirms October Tour Dates and New 7-Inch, “1984”
Ryan Adams has announced a North American tour in support of his upcoming self-titled album due out September 9th. The tour kicks off this week (see below) with previously booked … Read more
Third Man Records Launches Publishing Wing, Unveils Its First Book
Jack White’s Third Man Records recently expanded, creating its own publishing wing, Third Man Books. Now, they are unveiling details about their first commercially available book, Language Lessons: Volume 1, … Read more
Ricky Skaggs – 7/31 – Ryman Auditorium (Nashville, TN)
What can you say about a man who became a master musician by the time he turned 21? Ricky Skaggs is a legend in roots and bluegrass music, and he’s still … Read more
