Charles Lloyd & The Marvels
Iconic saxophonist Charles Lloyd keeps exploring as he approaches his 78th birthday. This release, his second upon his return to Blue Note, pairs him with two extraordinary guitarists who often … Read more
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Jefferson Grizzard
Granted, Jefferson Grizzard doesn’t possess nearly as much name recognition as Graham Parker, Willie Nile, Willy Deville, or others of that ilk with a similar upstart attitude, but when it … Read more
Scorpions
The German heavy metal band have been in action for over 50 years, made a decision in recent years to begin a farewell world tour that lasted three years. Scorpions … Read more
T.G. Sheppard
This album is a great collection of songs and artists, all revolving around T.G. Sheppard and his wife, Kelly Lang. The tunes are classics, like Kris Kristofferson’s “Why Me Lord,” … Read more
2016 Folk Alliance International: Day Three
Photos by Mandy Pichler Anyone who treasures his beauty rest will find himself a pauper after Folk Alliance. A good four hours after packing it in for the night, … Read more
Idiot Grins
On Big Man, the second release from Oakland, Calif.-based Idiot Grins, old school soul is reinterpreted a la Mayer Hawthorne. Here, however, the Grins take it one step further, melding … Read more
Tim McGraw
After a decade of struggling to release anything under the oppressive yoke of Curb Records, Tim McGraw has been hitting the studio fast and furious compared to his Nashville contemporaries. … Read more
Dion
Sixties’ heartthrob Dion DiMucci has never stopped making music, evolving as he goes. From doo-wop to a string of rock megahits like “Runaround Sue” to ’68 folkie million-seller “Abraham, Martin … Read more
Bruce Springsteen
As of writing this, I’m exhausted, my legs hurt, and I’m convinced I’ve lost a substantial portion of my hearing. I saw my first Springsteen show. All three hours and 20 … Read more
