Reviews

Ty Segall

The word “mugging” has multiple definitions. Two of the most common ones are a robbery of someone in a public place and someone hamming it up in front of a … Read more

Ron Pope & the Nighthawks

If in fact Ron Pope has been residing well below the radar for most of his career, there’s a good chance this self-titled effort with his band the Nighthawks might … Read more

Deap Vally

Half an hour before doors, there was already a line snaking outside of New York City’s Webster Hall. And though Wolfmother, a classic rock group from down under, was headlining … Read more

Lucinda Williams

Photos by Kyra Kverno On Sunday night, a sold-out City Winery was filled with a well-heeled, responsive crowd for Lucinda Williams, backed by her band Buick 6, which began the … Read more

Phil Lesh and Friends

Photos by Lou Montesano With an ensemble of top musicians constantly retooling songs and set lists, Phil Lesh and Friends is a work in progress worth seeing again and again. Phil … Read more

Solas

Not much has changed since the Irish-American roots band, Solas, entered the game in 1996. Sure, like most bands with a two-decade career span, lineups have changed, but here they … Read more

Jason Vivone & The Billy Bats

Another contender at this year’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Jason Vivone & the Billy Bats were there to fly the flag for their home-town of Kansas City. The title … Read more

Charlie Musselwhite

Photos by Lou Montesano   Charlie Musselwhite is more than a great harmonica player—he’s a consummate Chicago bluesman with roots that stretch to Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker … Read more

Experience Hendrix Tour 2016

Photos by Chuck Lanza It was an evening of the Electric Church at the newly renovated Kings Theatre. Now in its eighth edition, the Experience Hendrix Tour 2016 features three … Read more

Iggy Pop

Is this the end for Iggy Pop? Despite his reputation as a rock ‘n’ roll wild-man, the famed Stooges’ singer is settling comfortably into the role of music elder statesman. … Read more