Commander Cody (George Frayne), with an evolving cast of musicians, has been around since 1967 after forming the original group in Ann Arbor. Although there have been multiple personnel configurations and … Read more
Even fans of Medeski, Martin & Wood may find A Different Time a somewhat surprising departure for the group’s fearless piano player. In his first solo recording, John Medeski has … Read more
With each new album, it seems JJ Grey is just getting better. As a songwriter, as a vocalist and as a musician, he remains adventurous and fascinating. Backed by his … Read more
For the past decade, David Bowie has been content with remaining a mystery. After the release of Reality in 2003, Bowie simply faded away, leaving many fans to wonder what … Read more
This long overdue recap of the bird-voiced Canned Heat co-founder / singer / guitarist / harpist / environmentalist Alan Wilson cherry picks his contributions to that band. Heat aficionados won’t … Read more
Like looking out a bay window at the grey poetry that is life, Jeff Black’s music is immediate in its grip and touching in its view of humanity. Black is … Read more
After a decade of personal mishaps, Michael Schenker, the godfather of neo-classical metal guitar, has landed back on solid musical ground with the release of a new live album. Culled … Read more
When Jimmy Page throws a little high praise towards your band, you know you’re doing something right. In the past year and a half, Rival Sons has gone over like … Read more
This musical phenomenon arose from a January 2009 “one-time collaboration” of four singers, Jamie Wilson, Liz Foster, Kelly Mickwee, and Savannah Welch, to honor singer/songwriter Kevin Welch, father of Savannah. … Read more
Bobby Rush is known mostly for his flamboyant stage shows, bawdy material and big band productions. Bobby, who came up with the giants like Muddy and Wolf, has carved out … Read more
