Rebecca Folsom
She’s got a near four-octave range, already granting her similarities to big-time greats like Whitney Houston and Freddie Mercury, but it’s not just her range that Rebecca Folsom deserves praise … Read more
Reviews
10,000 Maniacs
Lured away by the siren song of a solo career and its promise of creative freedom, Natalie Merchant left 10,000 Maniacs high and dry in 1993 saying that she “didn’t … Read more
Karl Blau
Maybe you haven’t heard his name as often as you should, but singer-songwriter Karl Blau has been inspiring musicians worldwide for two decades. He’s had two songs written about him … Read more
William Bell & Catherine Russell
Photos by Arnie Goodman William Bell, who wrote “Born Under a Bad Sign” with Booker T. Jones (a tune first recorded by Albert King and made legend by Eric Clapton … Read more
Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Photos by Laura Carbone Set in the smaller and pretty city of St. Petersburg, the destination-event Tampa Bay Blues Festival has been bringing top talent to the shores of West … Read more
Radoslav Lorkovic
This is a re-issued and remastered version of Rad’s 1991 second solo release, among six solo releases over the past 25 years or so for the master keyboardist. If you’re … Read more
Jonah Smith
The fact that Jonah Smith has been accorded such prestigious kudos — among them, top honors at the Independent Music Awards — lends credence to the fact that his career … Read more
Ben Craven
Australia’s Ben Craven could be considered a prog wannabe were it not for the fact that all three of his efforts to date reflect some genuine cred. His last album … Read more
The Mighty Orq
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Kidding, of course! But the high school nickname Josh Davidson employs for a stage moniker does make you think for … Read more
Allen Toussaint
If you had only one word to describe Allen Toussaint, it would probably be ‘elegant,’ and this album certainly reflects that. Unfortunately, this is his last recording, and will inevitably … Read more
