Reviews

Frank Sinatra

They called him “The Voice” for good reason. The most successful pop singer of the 20th century– and its first true teen idol– Frank Sinatra arrived on the scene from … Read more

Arlo Guthrie

  Photos by Mark J. Smith    The incident happened in 1965, the song came out in ’67 and the movie was made in ’69. Most of us know the … Read more

Stephen Kellogg

A four-part record, recorded in four different regions of the country with different co-producers and groups of musicians, the latest solo release from singer/songwriter Stephen Kellogg is an ambitious effort … Read more

Stolen Hearts

Blues and southern rock with sweet country soul gets wrapped up in the Charlotte, North Carolina duo of Robert Johnson and Pam Taylor. The real life couple’s songs are filled … Read more

Eric Bibb & JJ Milteau

New York’s son, Eric Bibb, is one of those guys who, it seems, can do no wrong. With each release, he gets stronger, better, more polished and digs deeper in … Read more

Ray Wylie Hubbard

When Ray Wylie Hubbard was a kid, he threw a rock at his cousin Billy’s head. This is one of his earliest memories. Little Ray thought for sure that he … Read more

Pat Metheny and Friends

The idea behind this concert was pretty simple, but in the process to its execution it became daring, substantial and extraordinarily impressive. A visionary double bassist and composer, Eberhard Weber … Read more

Stephin Merritt

  With the heart of a lover, the world view of a comedian, the mind of a free-thinker and the soul of a serial killer, Stephin Merritt’s performances fall neatly … Read more

Stephin Merritt

  “In case you aren’t autistic, we’re doing this set in alphabetical order,” Stephin Merritt paused between songs to tell the audience, gathered at City Winery on the first truly … Read more