Dave Davies & Russ Davies
Dave Davies—he of riff heavy wattage and former guitar anchoring for the Kinks—once again keeps things all in the family, not by partnering with brother Ray, but rather by bringing … Read more
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Backtrack Blues Band heats up Tampa Bay
Photos by Laura Carbone When I attend a music festival, I not only want to see my favorite bands, I also want to experience new discoveries. That was certainly my … Read more
Lynne Hanson
Lynne Hanson’s hardly a household name, but she boasts a catalog that makes her worthy of recognition. This latest effort finds her offering up her usual supply of supple ballads … Read more
Electric Hot Tuna Benefit for The Guild for Exceptional Children
Photos by Arnie Goodman The Grand Prospect Hall hosted an event whose success was virtually guaranteed: The day was close to perfect with the advent of spring weather, a … Read more
Cindy Lee Berryhill
One would think that after 30 years, Cindy Lee Berryhill might get a little more respect. Then again, with only seven albums released in all that time, the lack of … Read more
Willie Nile rocks on
Photos by Lou Montesano “It’s nice to see so many friends here tonight,” Willie Nile said, looking out at the crowd at Brooklyn Bowl. A Willie Nile concert is indeed … Read more
Delta Moon
Some 18 years ago, when slide guitarist Mark Johnson witnessed a big yellow orb rising over Muddy Waters’ cabin in Mississippi, he knew he had the name of his new … Read more
Greg Graffin
I was unfamiliar with Bad Religion frontman, Greg Graffin. The Bad Religion and Social Distortion played together 36 years ago and learned that each had an affinity for country rock and … Read more
Exclusive: Blackfoot Gypsies
To The Top is 15 tracks of Southern-infused rock, represented by genres such as soul, swamp blues, and hillbilly twang. The Nashville quartet even brings in some punk courtesy of … Read more
Eliza Neals
10,000 Feet Below is already riding high in blues charts in the US, Europe and beyond. With 11 tracks, the album is a glorious bit of blues-rock, with Neals’ classically … Read more
