Interview: Billy F Gibbons
Catching up with ZZ Top’s legendary frontman, Billy F Gibbons, as he passes through London was the easy part, as senior Elmore writer Iain Patience discovered. Pinning down for interview time … Read more
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Goodbye…Marty Balin
Marty Balin, the legendary founder and lead vocalist and hit song-writer of Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, passed away on September 27 at 76. Balin suffered complications following open heart surgery … Read more
PaMu True Wireless Ear Buds
Photos by Debra Rothenberg As soon as I saw the compact packaging, I was excited to open the PaMue True Wireless earbuds by Padmate, and give a listen. I admit … Read more
Exclusive: Rita Coolidge Talks About Her Recent Album
Rita Coolidge’s new album Safe in the Arms of Time, represents the first new music she has recorded since the tragic death in 2015 of her sister, Priscilla, in 2015. … Read more
Graham Nash, frankly on topic
Photos by Arnie Goodman The Hollies were a tad underappreciated in the United States, though they had plenty of hits. We asked Graham Nash why he left the band and formed … Read more
Hit Men Lee Shapiro’s one-nighter
Hit Man pianist Lee Shapiro told Elmore how he disguised himself to become a Shirelle for one night. So is the summer of 1973, I’m I’m 19, 20 years old, and I’m in my … Read more
Exclusive: Hit Men’s Bassist Jeff Ganz, on Jack Casady
Elmore spoke with the Hit Men’s bassist Jeff Ganz, who told us about bridging the gap with stars—in this case, Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship/Hot Tuna’s Jack Casady. I grew up in the era … Read more
Exclusive: With Bette Smith at Bowery Ballroom
Elmore’s Annie Dinerman caught up with Bette Smith for the second time in less than a year, but what a year it has been for Smith. Here’s what transpired. Bette … Read more
Hit Men guitarist Jimmy Ryan solves mystery
Sometimes a faux pas pays off. Hit Men guitarist Jimmy Ryan made one himself, touring with Carly Simon, and told us the story. I’m with Carly Simon, we’re doing our … Read more
Premiere: Dharmasoul Opens Your Heart
Drums, guitar, and vocals are the backbone and energy behind Dharmasoul and their new album Lightening Kid. With Jonah Tolchin on guitar, Kevin Clifford on drums, and the two singing … Read more
