Reviews

Oz Noy

Photos by Arnie Goodman Israeli-born, New York-based guitarist and composer Oz Noy played in front of a sold out house at The Iridium on Thursday night, the middle set of … Read more

Game Theory

First released in the era of hair metal and youth pop, Game Theory’s overflowing, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink masterwork didn’t do much by way of sales. Doesn’t matter. Structurally and lyrically, the band … Read more

Benny Turner

When She’s Gone is an excellent album, packed with real quality musicianship, vocals, material and soulful feeling. Benny Turner is not just another bluesman, but the brother of the late legend, Freddie King. … Read more

Willie Sugarcapps

This band may be turning out the best harmonies since the vintage days of Crosby, Stills and Nash. This is the sophomore release from the singer-songwriter aggregation of Will Kimbrough, … Read more

Glenna Bell

Glenna Bell is not your conventional singer-songwriter. She has a unique approach, blending stories and songs in a way that’s somewhere between talking blues and regular song structure. It’s genuinely … Read more

Sturgill Simpson

When Sturgill Simpson burst onto the music scene with High Top Mountain, his weathered baritone and raw, no-nonsense country style invited comparisons to Waylon Jennings. While Simpson could have easily … Read more

Eric Lindell

When Lindell was signed to Alligator for whom he made three records, some fell into the trap of conveniently dubbing him a bluesman. That’s only one of the styles this … Read more

Darren English

Uncluttered and unfazed by comparisons to elder statesmen (Nicholas Payton and Terrence Blanchard come to mind), trumpeter Darren English plays with your head with the opening title composition, a spinting … Read more

Henry Wagons

Henry Wagons may hail from the “Land Down Under,” but his sound is definitely over the top. A country crooner through and through, he possesses a deep growl and consistent … Read more