Tony Bennett: In His Prime at 85
Tony Bennett, that beloved singer with a quietly jazzy, masculine vigor, is in his prime at 85. He’s become the oldest living artist ever on the Billboard Hot 100 after … Read more
Reviews
Christopher Cross – Doctor Faith
Christopher CrossDoctor Faith(Eagle Rock) It took more than a decade, but soft rock sensation Christopher Cross finally found a way to make his voice heard—by developing an edge. That’s right, … Read more
Philadelphia Folk Festival at 50 – Schwenksville, PA
The Philadelphia Folk Festival was born in 1962 in Paoli, Pennsylvania, conceived as a fundraiser for the folklore program at the University of Philadelphia. The first year the festival … Read more
Tim Easton and the Freelan Barons – Beat the Band
Tim Easton and The Freelan BaronsBeat the Band(Campfire Propaganda) Ohio/Joshua Tree singer/songwriter Tim Easton isn’t new to the music game. He’s released seven other albums, including 2009’s Porcupine, and contributed … Read more
Colin Hay –
Colin Hay’s 11th solo album, Gathering Mercury, is a deeply personal and spiritual journey through questions surrounding life and the afterlife. Inspired by the loss of his father, the veteran … Read more
Joe Krown Trio – Triple Threat
Joe Krown TrioTriple Threat(Self Released) Keyboard master Joe Krown was in Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown’s band for 13 years, and Russell Batiste played drums in the Funky Meters even longer than … Read more
Various Artists – Rave On Buddy Holly
Various ArtistsRave On Buddy Holly(Fantasy) Buddy Holly’s recording career lasted about two years, culminating with his death at the age of 22. The number of hits (and eventual classics) he … Read more
Carolann Solebello – Threshold
Carolann SolebelloThreshold(Self-Released) Solebello should be familiar to you through her fine work with the female trio, Red Molly. Before joining them seven years ago, she released a couple of solo … Read more
Eddie Vedder at the Beacon Theatre – New York, NY
“Back in the day, I’d climb the shit out of this place,” Vedder said, surveying the Beacon Theatre from the stage. Marking 20 years since his onset with Pearl Jam, … Read more
John Butler Trio at Terminal 5 – New York, NY
From saving oceans to his native lands, you’d think this Aussie rocker has no time to save roots music—but he does. John Butler for president? I think so. JBT pulled … Read more
