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
Reviews
The Trishas – High, Wide & Handsome (Trishas Music)
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 – True North: A Life In The Music Business
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
Diana Ross – Live At Central Park (Shout! Factory)
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 – Down In Louisiana (Thirty Tigers)
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
Elvis Presley – Prince From Another Planet (RCA/Legacy)
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 & Kelly Willis – Cheater’s Game (Premium)
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
Ben Harper + Charlie Musselwhite – Get Up! (Stax/Concord)
“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 Ruby Suns – Christopher (Sub Pop)
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
Leon Russell – Capitol Theatre (Port Chester, NY)
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
