Posted in May, 2017

Goodbye…Michael Packer

Photos by Arnie Goodman Michael Packer was born in 1950 and has been constantly on the music scene since the late ‘60s. Ironically, in the early ‘70’s, Michael went out … Read more

Emerson, Lake & Palmer

As grunge-rock was being hyped to death in the 1990s, seminal 70s progressive-rock institutions such as Emerson, Lake & Palmer were hardly given a chance to reclaim their former glory. … Read more

The Gage Brothers

The Gage Brothers typify the sound of modern bluegrass, all up-tempo tunes, exacting harmonies and a riveting sound that invites populist devotion. This, the second album by Ohio-based brothers Ben … Read more

The Steel Wheels

The Steel Wheels are back with their first studio album in four years and it represents a significant leap in sound. Some of these textures are soothing, and most are … Read more

Joan Shelley

Shuttering herself inside Wilco’s Loft studio in Chicago for five days, folk songbird Joan Shelley recorded her eponymous fourth album. It has all the intimacy of a confessional. Acting as … Read more

John Moreland

Singer-songwriter Moreland has been steadily building his reputation, poised to break through in a big way. This, his fourth solo album, might just be that chance. This big man looks … Read more

Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’

One of the most difficult things for mega name artists to pull off is to meet expectations when so much hype precedes the album. In that vein, I love Keb’ … Read more

Diana Krall

  Multi-Grammy Award winner Diana Krall doesn’t need to prove a thing at this point in her career. She’s returned to the style that made her popular to begin with, … Read more

Premiere: Wendy Colonna

Originally  from the Gulf Coast of Louisiana,Wendy Colonna’s called Austin, TX home since 2000. Her  songwriting combines both rich heritages, while her vocals draw in audiences in like bees to a flower—a sturdy, … Read more