“I’m still 29,” joked fusion legend John McLaughlin a few tunes into his groove-tastic gig at the Berklee Performance Center. If physicality wasn’t a factor, you’d swear he was right. … Read more
Americana and Elmore stars turned out to play their heart and souls out in the time-honored Ryman Auditorium. Current Elmore cover star Rodney Crowell and Emmylou Harris took home the … Read more
Wild Child could have been another saccharine pop band. The boy/girl vocals, the bouncy ukulele, the group-sung hooks of nonsense syllables and the swells of strings could have added up … Read more
Richard Buckner seems to have experienced a lonely career path thus far. Despite the undeniable beauty inherent in his music, his dimly lit albums are often cast in melancholy and … Read more
The dynamic and versatile singer-songwriter Nicki Bluhm is about to take the leap from a mostly regional Bay Area act to a major draw on the jam band and roots … Read more
When the rejuvenated Yardbirds took the stage at B.B.’s, the packed house looked at the youth of some players and seemed to withhold judgment. If Drummer Jim McCarty and guitarist … Read more
The upside-down crosses on the windows of St. Vitus serve as a sort of mission statement for the Greenpoint bar, one that doesn’t quite fit with what singer/songwriter Scout Niblett … Read more
A name like John Paul Keith might suggest a mash-up between the Beatles and the Stones, courtesy of someone who perhaps chose to name himself after their principals. The fact … Read more
Joe Raiola, organizer of the annual John Lennon Tribute, put together an intimate preview of the event at the lovely City Winery, where those who knew Lennon shared their memories … Read more
Many blues artists are taking their music in a more contemporary-friendly direction, nearly devoid of the scholarly dedication to their deepest heritage seen in past decades. On the other hand, … Read more
