The Saw Doctors The Further Adventures Of The Saw Doctors (Megaforce Records) Irish rockers The Saw Doctors are well-known for their romping, humor-laced tunes; this time around, they live … Read more
Starting with his 1957 hit, “Butterfly,” Charlie Gracie is a man that still has ’50s rock ‘n’ roll roots. He was also the man that helped establish the Philly label … Read more
Though millions walk around humming Wally DeBacker’s catchy-as-hell breakout single “Somebody That I Used to Know,” most of them probably don’t even know how to pronounce his stage name. But … Read more
Dylan ConnorPrimitive Times(self produced) On this fascinating CD, recorded almost entirely in his home studio, Dylan Connor sings about some of the important events and issues of our times, interspersing … Read more
Heyward Howkins The Hale & Hearty (Hong Kong Stingray) The Hale & Hearty spreads Howkins’s buttery-smooth voice across the entire album, yet each track holds its own alternative influences. The … Read more
In an effort to become a player in Brooklyn’s burgeoning music scene, The Brooklyn Music Shop made its first event a memorable one, booking Joan Osborne and friends to play … Read more
Dion DiMucci’s career spans five decades, an assortment of music genres and a wealth of record sales, yet many music followers aren’t familiar with the depth and scope of his … Read more
Hotel LightsGirl Graffiti(Bar/None) At first listen it’s tempting to classify Hotel Lights as background music, but even through the band’s fragile melodies and soft-spoken ways, something louder emerges on their … Read more
Gerald Clayton Bond: The Paris Sessions (Decca/Emarcy) Innovators like Jason Moran, Robert Glasper and Alfredo Rodriguez are changing the way people think about jazz. Gerald Clayton took his place among … Read more
Foster and Lloyd It’s Already Tomorrow (’Effin ’Ell) If there was any justice in Nashville, Foster and Lloyd would’ve been Brooks & Dunn. Incredibly influential in the ’80s, the duo … Read more
