Noah Gundersen – Ledges (Self-released)
Up until now, Noah Gundersen’s output has been tentative at best, limited to a handful of EPs and a pair of early efforts with his former band, the Courage. With … Read more
Reviews
Dr. Dog – Terminal 5 (New York, NY)
Normally, I roll my eyes at thought of attending a show at Terminal 5, the cavernous warehouse that remains one of New York’s few venues for the 18+ crowd. But … Read more
Nicole Atkins – Slow Phaser (Oh Mercy! Records)
If Nicole Atkins has proven anything, it’s that this Jersey-born singer-songwriter is crazy consistent. Since her 2007 debut, Neptune City, Atkins has delivered some of the most alluring pop music … Read more
Driftwood – Driftwood (Self-released)
It’s a balancing act to know the timing for when to be rowdy and loud and when to be gentle and slow. In their self-titled third album, Driftwood proves it’s … Read more
Blind Boys of Alabama – B.B. King’s Blues Club (New York, NY)
The spirit of the South hit New York on a wintry evening and left a Times Square audience with a warm and lasting glow. First, Ruthie Foster and Paul Thorn … Read more
David Ian – Valentine’s Day (Prescott Records)
There’s a toasty fireplace, dimmed lighting, lit candles, two half-empty champagne glasses, and light hor d’oeuvres—this is what David Ian’s third album,Valentine’s Day sounds like. Similar to Ian’s very well-received debut album Vintage Christmas, … Read more
Dana Fuchs – SubCulture (New York, NY)
Dana Fuchs hadn’t played in her home town since the summer of 2013, she and music partner Jon Diamond decided they wanted to give a special musical holiday gift to … Read more
Stan Getz Quartet – Live At Montreux 1972 (Eagle Records)
A departure from the Bossa Nova style that made him famous, Stan Getz and his Quartet fly on this live date at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1972. In an … Read more
Jen Chapin – Reckoning (Purple Chair Music)
Jen Chapin, daughter of the late and beloved Harry Chapin, has released the most mature and satisfying album of her fledgling career with Reckoning. It is a collection of carefully … Read more
Big Country – Live At The Town & Country Club (Wienerworld)
With ringing guitars replicating bagpipes, a keen sense of their Scottish ancestry and a rousing call to arms summoned up in such obvious anthems as “In A Big Country,” “Wonderland” … Read more
