Tom and Ben Paley
For those who don’t recognize the name, Tom Paley is a New Yorker who was recording even before Buddy Holly arrived on the US music scene. From his first records in … Read more
Album Reviews
John Batdorf
Batdorf and Rodney weren’t the best known duo, even in their heyday during the early to mid ‘70s. Never as well received as, say, Simon and Garfunkel or the Everlys, … Read more
Wes Montgomery
You’ve heard the expression “I have more talent in my little finger than you do in your whole body” bandied about at least once in your life. Arguably this adage … Read more
Professor Louie and the Crowmatix
Professor Louie and the Cromatix are well known for studio work and productions for the Band and individual members of that immortal group. The Crowmatix have played many a session … Read more
Swaying Wires
Finland four-piece, Swaying Wires, gently rouses sentiments of love, loss and sadness with soothing yet melancholic melodies accompanied by haunted, gossamer vocals. Like a lone wintry day on the rain-spattered … Read more
Boogie Beasts
No, it’s not Dan Auerbach from the Black Keys. Any time I played this album in the car with others riding alongside me, I had to correct them. Though Boogie … Read more
The Paperboys
The Paperboys intricately blend Latin Folk and Celtic sounds with the band’s definitively Americana pull. Foremost in latest 11-track disc, At Peace With One’s Ghosts, is a mariachi flare, which … Read more
Creed
Creed was never a band for everyone. Despite selling millions of records in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, the group also had its fair share of detractors. And even … Read more
Arthur Lee & Love
One of the most enigmatic and yet iconic individuals of the modern rock era, Arthur Lee of Love never got the (ahem) love he and the band deserved early on. … Read more
Billy Sherwood
When Billy Sherwood took over the role of Yes’ bassist from the late Chris Squire, it came as no surprise to those fans that have followed his trajectory. As one … Read more
