This musical phenomenon arose from a January 2009 “one-time collaboration” of four singers, Jamie Wilson, Liz Foster, Kelly Mickwee, and Savannah Welch, to honor singer/songwriter Kevin Welch, father of Savannah. … Read more
Bernie Finkelstein was the Canadian army brat who initially opposed the move to Nottingham, England he and his family took when his father got relocated. Without soda and grilled cheese, … Read more
On July 21,1983, this internationally beloved performer began her superbly staged open-air free concert to benefit a Central Park playground. Some 400,000+ fans, along with Ross, braved ever-increasing wind, rain … Read more
Bobby Rush is known mostly for his flamboyant stage shows, bawdy material and big band productions. Bobby, who came up with the giants like Muddy and Wolf, has carved out … Read more
It’s 1972 and you’re headed to Madison Square Garden with a $10 ticket clenched in your fist. It’s been 15 years, but finally, Elvis Presley has entered the building. Bad … Read more
Bruce Robison, an Austin based singer/songwriter, (Dixie Chicks -“Travelin’ Soldier,” George Strait -“Wrapped,” Tim McGraw & Faith Hill – “Angry All The Time”) and his wife singer/songwriter Kelly Willis, are … Read more
“It ain’t love unless it brings you to your knees / It ain’t salvation if you’re still begging to be free.” So sings Ben Harper with the soul and fire … Read more
The ethereal pop of The Ruby Suns falls somewhere within a Brian Eno-meets-Joy Division soundscape, cut from a Pet Sounds mold, building layer upon layer of synth melodrama. Suns mastermind Ryan … Read more
With Billy Payne on the cover of the current Elmore, I went focused on the Little Feat performance, but when Leon Russell took the stage, I snapped back to reality. … Read more
Gov’t Mule parked itself at the Beacon Theater on Broadway in NYC for the first of two nights to again celebrate New Year’s Eve, continuing a tradition now known in … Read more
