Loudon Wainwright III – Older Than My Old Man Now
Loudon Wainwright III Older Than My Old Man Now (2nd Story Sound Records) These days, 65-year-old Loudon Wainwright III is as well-known for his offspring (Rufus and Martha) as … Read more
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The Saw Doctors – The Further Adventures of the Saw Doctors
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
Charlie Gracie – The Bitter End – 3/30/2012
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
Gotye – Terminal 5 (New York, NY) – 03/25/2012
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 Connor – Primitive Times
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
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
Joan Osborne and Friends at Grand Prospect Hall – Brooklyn, NY
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 in Conversation with Steven Van Zandt – New York, NY
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 Lights – Girl Graffiti
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
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
