Benjamin Scheuer by Shervin Lainez If the saying is true that nothing succeeds like success, Benjamin Scheuer has another hit on his hands. On June 3rd, the singer/songwriter, guitar player and … Read more
Many, many Americans cope with some type of mental illness, and it’s likely you know someone who does. It’s also likely that at some point you have discovered one of … Read more
Photos by Arnie Goodman The show was built around three legendary guitar players Andy Timmons (Danger Danger) Jennifer Batten (Jeff Beck) and the star of the show, Uli Jon Roth … Read more
A sunset; wind in the grass; a Joshua tree; the early dawn chill giving way to the sun’s warmth – these are the images and sensations that City of the … Read more
Central Louisiana native, Jim Pharis, is an incredibly unique blues musician. On eleven original tracks, Pharis talk-sings about several subjects that concern him in today’s postmodern world. His flat, somewhat … Read more
Some kids dream of being astronauts, others firefighters or doctors; Jonas Friddle wanted to write songs. His parents raised him on a veritable master class of lyricists, from John … Read more
The title to Dave Insley’s previous album, West Texas Wine, could be the perfect description of his singing voice. Rich notes highlight a warm breeze of a high baritone. Insley … Read more
For those of you out there concerned that real rock n’ roll is dead and buried, a group of rowdy, sweaty young dudes called Western Star have emerged swinging out … Read more
A student’s relationship with his teacher can be a complicated one– challenging and edifying, to be sure, but also constraining. How do you find your own voice, set off … Read more
Biopics are a tricky proposition. Not only do the lead actors have to be able to effectively impersonate the individuals they’re portraying, but they also need to resemble them and … Read more
