Santana
When it comes to Carlos Santana’s varied discography, most pounce on his landmark Abraxas and hail it as his undisputed masterpiece. I don’t. For me, that honor goes to its … Read more
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Elvis Costello
His grandfather was an orphan who played jazz on cruise ships. His father was a showman, captivating early ‘60s England with super smooth ‘n groovy cover versions of the real … Read more
Daniel Hutchens
Daniel Hutchens’ The Beautiful Vicious Cycle Of Life plays out a little differently than the title suggests it might. This third solo album by the leader of the Georgia rockers … Read more
Bill Evans
We toss around the word historic with reckless, unbridled impunity. Kim Kardashian scoots across the carpet on her new butt and it’s historic. Someone in Brooklyn devours 1800 hot dogs … Read more
Nigel Hall
The growing old school R&B revival proves that traditional music is timeless. Nigel Hall takes his place in the movement with Ladies & Gentlemen… Nigel Hall, which was nominated for … Read more
The Everly Brothers
Sundazed Records attractively designed double LP, The Songs of The Everly Brothers, is a feast of recordings that show Don and Phil Everly as highly skilled songwriters and masterful singers. This … Read more
Fruition
Fruition is one of the many gems of the burgeoning Portland, OR music hotbed. This release represents the band’s evolution from mostly a string band into a multi-faceted unit capable … Read more
Mike Wheeler Band
This completes the Delmark trifecta, at least the first one for 2016 – a wonderful start with Guy King, Corey Dennison Band and now the Mike Wheeler Band! With contemporary … Read more
Dan Stuart With Twin Tones
Dan Stuart has always been an agitator and an insurgent, dating back to his stint with Green On Red, a band that trolled the darker corners of punk and Americana … Read more
Josh Harty
Josh Harty is a mid-West, singer-songwriter with a keen eye, observant lyrics and a fine, driving guitar-style that pulses with feeling and fire. Holding On is his fifth or sixth offering, … Read more
