PR Newman
Never at a loss for words, Spencer Garland – also known as PR Newman, the PR standing for “Punk-rock Randy,” as in Randy Newman—is a witty and lively writer whose … Read more
Reviews
The Stars Align Tour featuring Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck, Ann Wilson, Deborah…
Photos by Arnie Goodman The “Stars Align Tour” aligned itself with the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ, and did not disappoint, perhaps with one exception. With a bill … Read more
Joe Ely
Along with Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock, Joe Ely first made a name for himself with legendary trio The Flatlanders. They failed to become Nashville recording artists, so Ely … Read more
Circles Around the Sun
What started as music to be played during set breaks of the Grateful Dead’s “Fare Thee Well” concerts has taken on a second life with a new two-CD set called … Read more
The Allman Brothers Band
It’s still strange to remember just what a short time the Allman Brothers Band existed with both of its namesakes; it was less than three years before older brother Duane … Read more
Shemekia Copeland
Meeting a rising tide of bigotry and political rancor with powerful, heartfelt arguments for inclusiveness, unity and compassion, Shemekia Copeland throws her heart and soul into the bluesy Americana of … Read more
Air Supply at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, MA
You’d think a group that sings more love songs than Paul McCartney might wear thin over an entire concert, but that would be underestimating Air Supply. Yes, the song’s themes … Read more
Bestival, Lulworth Castle, Dorset U.K.
The circus rolled into the Lulworth Castle grounds last weekend as Bestival celebrated its 15th year this August. With the heatwave riding through this British summer and the skies holding … Read more
Gary Clark Jr. Celebrates Brooklyn!
Photos by Suzanne Cadgene After an opening set from Fiona Silver and Little Thunder, Gary Clark Jr. rocked, socked and delivered the blues to a capacity crowd at Celebrate Brooklyn!, BRIC’s top-shelf … Read more
Campbell Brothers lift spirits in NYC’s Bryant Park
Photos and Review by Lou Montesano Music lifts our spirits, and who can’t use a little spiritual uplift these days? The Campbell Brothers—Chuck, Darick and Phillip—know all about music as … Read more
