Catherine Russell – Bring It Back (Jazz Village)
Nobody makes records like these. Nobody else has the musicologist knack for bringing back the best music of the twenties through fifties while making it all sound so vital. That’s … Read more
Reviews
Yellow Ostrich – Cosmos (Barsuk)
Soulful vocals pleading for deeper understanding, unique guitar riffs that repeat but never get old, and surprising electric effects like sharp finger-snapping aptly describe Yellow Ostrich’s third album. Lead singer … Read more
Joe Pug – Knitting Factory (Brooklyn, NY)
As Joe Pug opened with “Hymn #35,” he certainly didn’t appear bashful about his admiration for late 1950s folk music. With raspy voice, guitar in hand, and harmonica snuggly fastened … Read more
“All Is By My Side” Transcends Biopic Formula
A rhetorical question: can you film a Jimi Hendrix biopic without using any of his signature tunes? Or without a flaming guitar, Woodstock or any of the images in the … Read more
Natural Child – Dancin’ With Wolves (Burger Records)
Their band merchandise reads: “If it ain’t Natural Child, I don’t give a shit!” Listen to Dancin’ With Wolves, you’ll see… They’ve got a pedal steel player who prides himself on … Read more
Together Pangea – Knitting Factory (Brooklyn, NY)
If you only caught the tail end of Together Pangea’s show this past weekend at Knitting Factory and wondered what was hanging around bassist Danny Bengston’s neck, it was underwear … Read more
Mad Dogs & Dominos – Highline Ballroom (New York, NY)
At times, the Highline Ballroom stage looked as packed as the house for the Feb. 7 show of Mad Dogs & Dominos, a tribute to soul, blues and rock ‘n’ … Read more
Chaz DePaolo: One Night Live In Iona (Smoke Tone Records)
Internationally acclaimed blues rock guitarist/singer/songwriter and Blues Hall of Famer Chaz DePaolo lives the blues, touring the U.S., Canada and Europe extensively and building a solid fan base. This ain’t … Read more
Holly Williams & Jason Isbell – The Space (Westbury, NY)
In December, Holly Williams and Jason Isbell both earned spots on many critics’ “Best of 2013” lists. When the two artists began touring together, expectations were high. A recent performance … Read more
Roy Orbison – In Dreams (Legacy DVD)
This film documents the musical career of influential singer/songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roy Orbison told by his record producer, road manager, and numerous rock luminaries including … Read more
