Ricky Rodriquez
NYC bassist and composer Ricky Rodriquez brilliantly adapts two lines of genius he’s learned from elder jazzmen before him. First, from iconic Brit prog/fusion guitarist Allan Holdsworth “Pulse is the … Read more
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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
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
