Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie felt like strapping on her guitar, getting her road band together, and laying down enough tracks for a two year tour. Raitt approached these sessions with both a need … Read more
Reviews
Dennis Jones
There’s something about the reliable old power-trio format that, without fail, either makes you reach for the off button or crank up the volume. Whatever one’s reaction, it’s a formula … Read more
Matt Andersen
Canadian Matt Andersen plays blues and soul music with class and confidence. His guitar-work is solid, soulful and tasty. Honest Man is an excellent album with bags of style and … Read more
Laney Jones
At just 24 years old, Florida-based indie folk-rock singer-songwriter Laney Jones has carved herself a promising musical career. In the five years she’s been active, she has racked up achievements … Read more
The Wild Feathers
The Wild Feathers got together in 2010 and toured nearly non-stop for three years. The band has opened for Bob Dylan, Gary Clark, Jr, Paul Simon and Willie Nelson, and headlined on … Read more
Marc Copland
Gratefully, pianist Marc Copland keeps things decidedly old-school jazz quartet on Zenith: exploratory, expansive, expressive, impressionistic. And then again, why shouldn’t his music invoke these motifs? His long cred certainly … Read more
Tal Wilkenfeld
Photos by Arnie Goodman Tal Wilkenfeld and her band squeezed in a gig in New York City between dates of her opening slot on the Who’s current North American tour. … Read more
Kent Finlay
This combination book and cd release celebrates the life and influence of Kent Finlay, a mentor and an inspiration to countless Texas singer-songwriters. Finlay, a songwriter himself, passed away last … Read more
Eileen Ivers
Some have hailed Eileen Ivers as “the Jimi Hendrix of the violin,” and I can attest to her ability to work a live audience into frenzy. Her mission here, though, … Read more
The Struts
Dear Readers: Brace yourselves, I’m going to gush about the Struts. Once every year or two, a band comes along that appears to have all the necessary ingredients for success, … Read more
