Album Reviews

Bobby Rush

When I interviewed Bobby Rush for his box set, Chicken Heads: A 50-year History, last fall, Bobby alluded to “a project so big it won’t be on my own label, … Read more

Peter Case

Peter Case was a bona fide rock n’ roller with the Nerves and Plimsouls when he stepped out to make this solo record in 1986. As it turned out, this … Read more

Bruce Katz Band

This is the second release for the Bruce Katz Band on American Showplace, following last year’s impressive label debut, Homecoming. This one takes a slightly different direction in that it’s … Read more

Aaron Neville

Aaron Neville turned 75 this past January and has been celebrating ever since. He’s been touring non-stop, and in July he released Apache, his first new studio album since 2013’s My True … Read more

Steve Conte

When it comes to rock and roll anthems, Steve Conte knows how to pick them and then how to sing them. The eight tracks on his latest CD run the … Read more

The B-52’s

Boston, Berkeley, the B’s, ’79. . . Blink and you’ll miss it! At just over thirty-nine minutes the record is over before you know it. Fortunately there’s that repeat function … Read more

Todd Rundgren

On his recordings, Todd Rundgren tends to present himself as one of rock’s most dedicated musical chameleons. Indeed, when he dubbed his fourth solo album “A Wizard, A True Star” … Read more

Tattletale Saints

“Little Richard Is Alive and Well in Nashville, TN” is the last track on Tattletale Saints’ recent self-titled release. But, as people say, “save the best for last.” It is … Read more

The Grahams

I didn’t know what I was signing up for when I agreed to review a film by Cody Dickinson. I am a big fan of the Dickinsons’ music, but maybe … Read more