Reviews

Blues Music Awards

Photos by Laura Carbone It’s the 38th year for the Blues Music Awards celebrating the year’s heroes in the world of blues.  The music industry, performing artists as well as … Read more

Chastity Brown

The latest ten-track release from blues-soul singer Chastity Brown is an excellent, infectious offering that absolutely rolls and rocks along from start to finish like a high-powered Nascar special on … Read more

Various Artists

It’s almost ironic that Big Star is finally getting the belated kudos they so deserve. While their first two albums never had the benefit of extensive distribution or the wider … Read more

Joshua James

Joshua James has been quietly building a strong repertoire for himself over the past decade. Wading your way through his discography is a fascinating journey, and the introspective tendencies on … Read more

Rod Melancon

The natural-born heir to Lou Reed and Townes Van Zandt by way of Lynrd Skynrd, Rod Melancon has a way with disturbing words. This country-tinged album offers no cheery sentiments, … Read more

Bobby Darrin & Johnny Mercer

Two of a Kind, by American singer Bobby Darin and singer/composer Johnny Mercer, was recorded on August 13 & 17, 1960 and originally released in 1961. Billy May arranged the … Read more

Peter Rowan

Well, this is a genuine surprise, though why anyone should be surprised by any change of musical direction from Peter Rowan is anyone’s guess in reality. For decades Rowan has … Read more

The Rascals

The House GOP and president dry hump themselves for passing the American Health Care Act and I don’t care. America is getting exactly what it wanted. What I wanted was … Read more

Chris Washburne revisits Ragtime’s roots

      The Greenwich House Music School’s “Uncharted” series (celebrating local NYC artists exploring new projects and collaborations) hosted renowned trombonist and Columbia professor Chris Washburne, celebrating the release … Read more

Jazzmeia Horn

Jazzmeia Horn was born to play the type of music you’ll hear on her debut album, A Social Call. Jazz is in her name after all (her grandmother, a jazz-loving … Read more