Chris Jones & the Night Drivers
Chris and his bandmates—Ned Luberecki, Mark Stoffel and Jon Weisberger—celebrate their 20th anniversary with this release, and it’s easy to see why the band continues to build their fan base … Read more
Album Reviews
Jackie Greene
I first ran into Jackie Greene when he played with Trigger Hippy at the XPoNential Music Festival, where a lot of buzz surrounding the supergroup centered on the singer and guitarist. … Read more
Buddy Guy
Recently I came across a statement that indicated, while rock n’ roll veterans do not age gracefully at all, veteran bluesmen do. Buddy’s Guy opening vocals on “I was born … Read more
Iris DeMent
This is why we listen to complete albums– not just for a few songs, but for a poignant statement. You are literally transported into Iris’ living room for this recording, … Read more
The Bumper Jacksons
The Bumper Jacksons’ six band members bring a music shop with them as they feature instruments like a baby trombone, mouth horn, banjo and washboard. A “suitcase contraption” is also … Read more
Albert Hammond, Jr.
Albert Hammond, Jr. is my favorite member of one of my favorite bands ever: the Strokes. All of the band members’ various side projects have their merits, but it’s the … Read more
Emily West
Emily West’s debut album is a haunting blend of heartbreak and majesty. Her pop vocals have country, broadway and jazz twists, accompanied by an impressive vibrato, giving her sound a … Read more
Bobby Long
Twenty-nine-year-old Bobby Long has released an album that is wise beyond his years. Ode to Thinking is a soulful collection of Americana/folk tracks that features traces of Long’s musical heroes: Elliott … Read more
Rayland Baxter
Singer/songwriter Rayland Baxter’s Imaginary Man takes a firm grasp on your consciousness. Baxter combines his all-around musical prowess with some deep, heartfelt lyricism and forceful yet powerful vocals, and knocks this … Read more
Terri Lyne Carrington
Drummer and vocalist Terri Lyne Carrington has come out with the sequel to the Grammy award winning The Mosaic Project, with her new album, The Mosaic Project: Love and Soul—and … Read more
