The Oak Ridge Boys
Gospel is in no way a foreign concept to Hall of Fame quartet The Oak Ridge Boys. From its earliest lineups to the present day, Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, … Read more
Posted in March, 2018
Exclusive: Lilly Winwood on the record
Photos by Arnie Goodman Elmore recently sat down with Lilly Winwood before her show at the stunning New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. We talked to the singer/songwriter about … Read more
Etymōtic Ear Protection
You’ve undoubtedly been on stage or in the audience when the music is great, but you wish you had a little more control over the volume. Sometimes, it’s actually painful … Read more
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
Photos by Laura Carbone Twice a year, the blues takes a vacation with the grandfather of all music cruises, the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise (LRBC), one of the largest … Read more
Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens of Brooklyn
A sign over the bar says “Liquid Love,” a perfect description for the vibe created by Naomi Shelton and her first-rate soul band at Bar Lunatico. Shelton, a Daptone … Read more
Premiere: Mad for Gregory Darling
American singer, songwriter and musician Gregory Darling already has released three successful albums in the UK and Europe, and now—finally—Madly, his US solo album will debut in late April. He’s … Read more
Spire Studio Recorder
A friend asked if I would check out the new Spire Studio and evaluate it. As a touring singer/songwriter, I have very little patience for tech stuff and have shied … Read more
Exclusive: Bill Frisell on what Music IS
Elmore writer Mike Cobb spent some time talking with guitar legend Bill Frisell, whose new album Music IS, comes out March 16. Frisell gave us insights on his choice … Read more
The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling
We often throw around terms like “he’s a monster” when describing certain musicians. I can recall seeing Nick Moss once where he played a guitar in one hand and his … Read more
