Bobby Rydell – Teen Idol On The Rocks: A Tale of Second…
Most baby boomers remember Philadelphia native Bobby Rydell. Though they may not recall many details, the mention of his name at this point in time triggers fond memories of their … Read more
Posted in May, 2016
Heart On Fire: Concert For Ivan Julian
All photos by Lou Montesano If you lived in New York in the 1970s and preferred Soho Weekly News over the Village Voice when searching for what was happening musically, … Read more
Melody Gardot
Smoldering sensuality and stormy improvisation collide in a spellbinding performance from jazz-pop seductress Melody Gardot, who makes a smashing concert film debut on the stylish DVD Live at the Olympia … Read more
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2016
It’s easy to love any city in the bright sunshine of spring, but falling in love with a city in the pouring rain? Now there’s a testament to someplace truly special. Despite … Read more
Cowboy Junkies
All Photos By Mark J. Smith The Cowboy Junkies sounded a bit more psychedelic at the Sellersville this April than they did the last time I photographed them. Some of … Read more
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Although producer Dave Cobb was the seeker, I can’t shake the notion that Mary Chapin Carpenter saw the runaway success that he’s had with Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson and Chris … Read more
Darryl Purpose
When you get a sense of Darryl Purpose’s amazingly diverse life experiences, you can begin to understand why he is such a gifted songwriter. He has plenty of stories to … Read more
Mike Eldred Trio
This fourth album by The Mike Eldred Trio establishes a real livewire force to be reckoned with. Eldred, a former head at Fender Guitar’s custom division, can surely play just … Read more
Exclusive: After a Decade, Chip Kinman Strikes Again With Debut Single “Expect It”…
After a decade of self imposed exile from music, punk-rock legend Chip Kinman is making a dramatic return with his new band, Ford Madox Ford. Frontman Kinman brought the group (also written as … Read more
Evie Ladin Band
Evie Ladin seems to have come about her abilities naturally. The daughter of a dance teacher and folk music devotee, she shows her acumen for replicating the sound of old … Read more
