Lauren Anderson
Singer and songwriter Lauren Anderson grew up in Chicago and now resides in Nashville, where she’s a regular performer at the Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar. Anderson’s 2017 EP … Read more
Reviews
Toronzo Cannon and the Chicago Way
When Toronzo Cannon was on Delmark, prior to his arrival at Alligator, he caught attention as a fiery guitarist, Hendrix accolade, forceful vocalist with a sharp contemporary outlook. His … Read more
The Waterboys at Webster Hall, NYC
Photos by Debra L. Rothenberg I first saw The Waterboys around 1984, on the redeye to NYC from London. Everyone on the flight was sleeping except me and the three … Read more
The Jorgensens
“Walking in Memphis” was a full-blown religious experience for Marc Cohn, with a passionate gospel choir hanging on his every word and piano flourish as they made their way down … Read more
Wishbone Ash Live at Rockpalast 1976
Full of youthful vim and vigor, their well-honed musical chops sharper and more refined than ever, a confident Wishbone Ash arrived at Sporthalle in Cologne, Germany, on Dec. 1, 1976, … Read more
Shane Alexander
With all apologies to literary giant Oscar Wilde, the importance of being earnest is not lost on contemporary folk dream weaver Shane Alexander. Tired of directing his own vitriol squarely … Read more
Bobby Rush
Until humankind discovers the fountain of youth, we’ll have to make do with the music of Bobby Rush. On Sitting on Top of the Blues, the 85 year-old chitlin’ circuit … Read more
Good Lovin’: My Life as a Rascal
If anyone ever epitomized what it means to be in a band or the concept of one, it’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist, Gene Cornish. The man bleeds … Read more
Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell is a true veteran, turning out delightful music and rewarding albums for over half-a-century—he is one the international music business’s genuine survivors. Known globally for his 1960s hit … Read more
