Moving Sidewalks – B.B. King’s (New York, NY)
Rockers of New York turned out in force for the first Moving Sidewalks gig in 44 years. Though the foursome opened for Jimi Hendrix and the Doors and jumpstarted ZZ … Read more
Reviews
David Bowie – The Next Day (Columbia)
For the past decade, David Bowie has been content with remaining a mystery. After the release of Reality in 2003, Bowie simply faded away, leaving many fans to wonder what … Read more
The Grateful Dead – Dead Ahead (Shout! Factory)
Deadheads have long regarded New York City shows to be among the band’s finest. Filmed during a 1980 stint at Radio City Music Hall, the newly reissued Dead Ahead is … Read more
Alan Wilson – The Blind Owl (Severn Records)
This long overdue recap of the bird-voiced Canned Heat co-founder / singer / guitarist / harpist / environmentalist Alan Wilson cherry picks his contributions to that band. Heat aficionados won’t … Read more
Jeff Black – B-sides & Confessions: Volume 2 (Lotos Nile)
Like looking out a bay window at the grey poetry that is life, Jeff Black’s music is immediate in its grip and touching in its view of humanity. Black is … Read more
Michael Schenker – Temple of Rock (Inakustik)
After a decade of personal mishaps, Michael Schenker, the godfather of neo-classical metal guitar, has landed back on solid musical ground with the release of a new live album. Culled … Read more
Rival Sons – Head Down (Earache Records)
When Jimmy Page throws a little high praise towards your band, you know you’re doing something right. In the past year and a half, Rival Sons has gone over like … Read more
Carrie Rodriguez – Freight & Salvage (Berkeley, CA)
Rodriguez, touring in support of her Give Me All You Got album, informed a near-capacity audience that she felt the connection between her hometown of Austin and Berkeley since both … Read more
James Hunter – The Bell House (Brooklyn, NY)
Literally off a plane after an afternoon spent getting a visa, James Hunter made his way to a packed house at Brooklyn’s Bell House. If the hassle of traveling brought … Read more
The Charlie Daniels Band – Live At Rockpalast
After a early start in rock & roll bands in the late 1950’s, Daniels was advised to move to Nashville and become a session musician where he played behind Bob … Read more
