Shot in glorious film at the storied Royal Albert Hall in London, this concert film, directed by Jon Brewer, has a lush, warm glow and excellent 5.1 sound. It is … Read more

If you’re nostalgic for the great rock and country music of your youth, this album will take you back. But while the songs’ styles pay homage to bands like The … Read more

     New York City-based neo-soul singer Alan Leatherman takes a “Detour” for some straight-ahead jazz. Backed by the best (McCoy Tyner’s bassist Gerald Cannon, the late Shirley Horn’s longtime … Read more

Since 1976, Tail Dragger and Bob Corritore have been performing the raw intensity of lowdown blues at its sticky, sweaty best. Their album, Longtime Friends In The Blues delivers you … Read more

There’s an old saying: “A man is only as good as the woman beside him.” Pegi Young (wife of  Neil) proves that adage with a ferocious roar on Bracing For … Read more

Loudon Wainwright III Older Than My Old Man Now (2nd Story Sound Records)   These days, 65-year-old Loudon Wainwright III is as well-known for his offspring (Rufus and Martha) as … Read more

The Saw Doctors The Further Adventures Of The Saw Doctors (Megaforce Records)   Irish rockers The Saw Doctors are well-known for their romping, humor-laced tunes; this time around, they live … Read more

Dylan ConnorPrimitive Times(self produced) On this fascinating CD, recorded almost entirely in his home studio, Dylan Connor sings about some of the important events and issues of our times, interspersing … Read more

Heyward Howkins The Hale & Hearty (Hong Kong Stingray) The Hale & Hearty spreads Howkins’s buttery-smooth voice across the entire album, yet each track holds its own alternative influences. The … Read more