Reviews

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band

Why should Phil Spector have total dibs on the “Wall of Sound”? On The Traveler, guitar slinger Kenny Wayne Shepherd comes out burning, literally demanding attention with 10 tracks that will … Read more

Paul Weller

  Paul Weller may not be a name we immediately associate with blues music, but for many years—probably from his days fronting UK mod-rock pioneers The Jam —he has had … Read more

Bryan Haraway

This is the self-titled debut from Americana, rock n’ roll leaning singer-songwriter Bryan Haraway. Recorded in East Nashville with Grammy-winner Chad Brown at the helm, the session features top-notch players … Read more

Alexis P. Suter Band

In one sense this release signals a retreat, but anyone familiar with Alexis P. Suter and her bandmates knows that “surrender” is not in their vocabulary. So, yes “retreat, no … Read more

The Texas Horns

This seems to be the year for strong blues albums that feature multiple guests. The latest entry in this mode is The Texas Horns, a trio which has graced hundreds … Read more

The Who, Madison Square Garden

Photos by Arnie Goodman The Who stepped onto the massive Madison Square Garden stage backed by a symphony orchestra, a chorale, and a mission to please the sold-out crowd: Mission … Read more

The Cash Box Kings

  The Cash Box Kings bring their tenth album overall and second to Alligator. The traditional, raucous Chicago-based blues band is almost like a blues supergroup with their talented lineup … Read more

Steve Howell & Jason Weinheimer

History Rhymes* indeed, some old near-classic tracks played with a distinctive style and near-ragtime, period flourish and feeling. Steve Howell is a true US master-picker whose recent recordings have shimmered … Read more

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

  Welcome to the anointing. As a blues fan, you must have already read about child prodigy “Kingfish” Ingram who is being hailed not only by major publications as “the … Read more