Santana
Friday evening was a memorable one in Forest Hills Stadium, with Carlos Santana playing to a predominantly Latin audience, which is a change from his hippie days in the ’60s. … Read more
Reviews
Jackie Greene
I first ran into Jackie Greene when he played with Trigger Hippy at the XPoNential Music Festival, where a lot of buzz surrounding the supergroup centered on the singer and guitarist. … Read more
Buddy Guy
Recently I came across a statement that indicated, while rock n’ roll veterans do not age gracefully at all, veteran bluesmen do. Buddy’s Guy opening vocals on “I was born … Read more
Iris DeMent
This is why we listen to complete albums– not just for a few songs, but for a poignant statement. You are literally transported into Iris’ living room for this recording, … Read more
The Bumper Jacksons
The Bumper Jacksons’ six band members bring a music shop with them as they feature instruments like a baby trombone, mouth horn, banjo and washboard. A “suitcase contraption” is also … Read more
Albert Hammond, Jr.
Albert Hammond, Jr. is my favorite member of one of my favorite bands ever: the Strokes. All of the band members’ various side projects have their merits, but it’s the … Read more
Emily West
Emily West’s debut album is a haunting blend of heartbreak and majesty. Her pop vocals have country, broadway and jazz twists, accompanied by an impressive vibrato, giving her sound a … Read more
Hidden River Blues Festival
This one-day event was held for the first time at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center in Manayunk, a trendy Philadelphia community on the Schuylkill River. The late morning and … Read more
Bobby Long
Twenty-nine-year-old Bobby Long has released an album that is wise beyond his years. Ode to Thinking is a soulful collection of Americana/folk tracks that features traces of Long’s musical heroes: Elliott … Read more
Graham Nash
Graham Nash is clearly comfortable around his listeners, given that he treats venues like private living room jams. Before a sold-out crowd at this noted Berkshires hall, the white-haired legend strolled onto a candle-strewn stage … Read more
