Shania Twain
Those who missed Shania Twain’s two-year residency at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas have another chance to catch the international superstar and five-time Grammy winner perform her spectacular show. On … Read more
Album Reviews
Tom Russell
The word “epic” is often overused, but in the case of Tom Russell, it practically becomes his trademark. This massive project, spanning two discs, 52 tracks and three hours of … Read more
Cassandra Wilson
Every generation is blessed with a handful of singular voices, but the real test is how long that voice endures. Close your eyes and you can easily conjure up not … Read more
Best Coast
Picking up a new Best Coast album is like reuniting with a cheery old pal at the beach. Sure, she won’t stop blabbing about the splendors of her beloved state, … Read more
Jimmy LaFave – The Night Tribe
I can fondly recall a couple of closing slots featuring Jimmy LaFave and his band at SXSW a few years back. At that time, they were not dubbed the Night … Read more
The Cash Box Kings – Holding Court
On their latest release, traditionalists The Cash Box Kings continue to perform their brand of old school, post-war blues. While clearly rooted in the classic Chess Records sound of the … Read more
Bad Company – Bad Company & Straight Shooter
As super groups go, Bad Company was pretty formidable. Made up of members of Free, Mott the Hoople and King Crimson, the band represented the prime components of British rock … Read more
The Mavericks – Mono
Recording and mixing an album in mono? In 2015? Well yes, and I think it turned out great. The wonderfully simple lyrics and tempo of their music gave the Mavericks … Read more
Weldon Henson – Honky Tonk Frontier
As Weldon Henson goes to show, anyone who has spent years performing in Texas dance halls knows a thing or two about country. Since 2009, the country singer/songwriter has played … Read more
Heather Maloney – Making Me Break
Maloney’s second disc for the aspiring/inspiring Signature Sounds label is a bit schizo. In her desire to make (and I quote) “a big, rock, indie record,” Maloney sounds just like … Read more
