Eric Bibb & JJ Milteau
New York’s son, Eric Bibb, is one of those guys who, it seems, can do no wrong. With each release, he gets stronger, better, more polished and digs deeper in … Read more
Album Reviews
Ray Wylie Hubbard
When Ray Wylie Hubbard was a kid, he threw a rock at his cousin Billy’s head. This is one of his earliest memories. Little Ray thought for sure that he … Read more
Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is a record that was crying – no, screaming – to be made. This is not another package of … Read more
Pat Metheny and Friends
The idea behind this concert was pretty simple, but in the process to its execution it became daring, substantial and extraordinarily impressive. A visionary double bassist and composer, Eberhard Weber … Read more
Terry Adams
Terry Adams, pianist and founding (and last remaining) member of the original New Rhythm and Blues Quartet, has had a pent-up desire to make a Thelonious Monk themed album for … Read more
The Who and The London Symphony Orchestra
Translating a rock opera (Tommy, 1969) into a symphonic masterpiece (Tommy, 1972) is quite the challenge, even when involving such a masterfully constructed concept album as the Who’s Tommy. With … Read more
Leroy Powell and the Messengers
Leroy Powell is nothing short of a good time. He’s a former guitarist for Shooter Jennings and a cast member on A&E’s Crazy Hearts: Nashville. Classic rock and country is … Read more
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Brain Salad Surgery-slingers and overall prog-rock champions Emerson, Lake & Palmer infuse raw rock vocals and drums with electrifying keyboard opuses that define their groundbreaking sound. Emerson’s superpowers are definitely … Read more
Mike and the Moonpies
It’s no coincidence that the original tunes on Mike and the Moonpies’ third studio album, Mockingbird, sound so familiar. Frontman Mike Harmeier, who learned to play guitar at six, and has performed … Read more
