Drive-By Truckers – The Paramount (Huntington, NY)
The passion and swagger of Southern rock came to Long Island as Drive-By Truckers took the stage for a Saturday night show in Huntington. Energized by the success of their … Read more
Reviews
The Emperors Of Wyoming – The Emperors Of Wyoming (Liaison Music)
Long before he attained world renown as the super producer of such alt-rock landmarks as Nirvana’s Nevermind and the first Garbage LP (where he also played drums), Butch Vig was … Read more
Satchmo At The Waldorf – Eastside Theater (New York, NY)
This tour-de-force just might restore your enthusiasm for American theater. It certainly restored mine. The action: an elderly, ailing Louis Armstrong changes clothes after a show at the Waldorf. That’s … Read more
Jim Keller – Heaven Can Wait (Elisha James Music)
Jim Keller has a rock and roll heart, but his latest album finds him in a more thoughtful mood. The lyrics of most of these songs – co-written by Keller’s … Read more
Firefly Music Festival – The Woodlands (Dover, DE)
They say personality traits of a 26 year-old can be determined as early as age three. For the Firefly Music Festival, which just celebrated its third year, the future looks promising. Advantageously … Read more
Bill Kirchen – Joe’s Pub (New York, NY)
At first blush, Bill Kirchen at Joe’s Pub sounds like a reasonable proposition if you don’t know Bill Kirchen or Joe’s Pub. Kirchen, one of the best guitar players alive … Read more
Art Garfunkel – Berklee Performance Center (Boston, MA)
Part bard and all heart, music legend Art Garfunkel worked his audience at Boston’s Berklee Performance Center with humility, poise and a humorous smattering of self-deprecation, knowing this show was … Read more
Ian Siegal – Man & Guitar (Nugene Records)
This is a huge step as Ian Siegal takes time away from his bands and plays the Royal Albert Hall solo. He lets us all see that he is not … Read more
Darius Rucker – Uptown Theatre (Kansas City, MO)
UMB Big Bash is an annual fundraising event sponsored by UMB Financial Corporation, benefitting local charities in the Kansas City area. This year proceeds were presented to the Big Brothers … Read more
Jim Mize – Jim Mize (Fat Possum/Big Legal Mess)
Discovering a talented new artist is very rewarding and at times unusual. Such is the case with 57 year old Arkansas native Jim Mize. Like the best of southern songwriters, … Read more
