Reviews

Julia Othmer

Even in its quietest moments, storms of powerful emotions always seem to be brewing on Sound, the spellbinding and stylish second album from singer/songwriter Julia Othmer. Shelter is found in … Read more

J2B2

J2B2 (no relation to R2D2) stands for John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band. It’s just one of the myriad of musical projects Jorgenson seems to always be deeply involved with. “Oh, The … Read more

Rory Block

Rory Block, today’s best traditional female blues artist, has more work to do.  She would probably tell you that she is ‘semi-retired,’ having reduced her touring schedule and having completed … Read more

Paul Rodgers

Everyone knows “All Right Now.” Released in 1970, the song has received more than 3,000,000 airplays in the United States alone, but how many other Free songs can you name? … Read more

Buffalo Springfield

Buffalo Springfield died too young, but the music they produced and the bands they begat will live forever. Stephen Stills (Crosby, Stills & Nash), Neil Young (Crosby Stills & Nash … Read more

Kat Riggins

I believe if we still had Bill Allen, “The Ol’ JIvin’ Hossman,” blastin’ the blues across the South on 50,000 watt WLAC, he would intro-ing and tagging’ any cut on … Read more

Buddy Guy

“As long as I’m around, the blues is alive and well,” Buddy Guy sings on the title track of his new album. Guy will turn 82 years old in July, … Read more

Kinky Friedman

In today’s musical environs there are very few “originals” left. Texas-based Kinky Friedman is a charter-member of that special club:  Poet, balladeer, social activist, animal protector and political voice, he … Read more

Wily Bo Walker

Wily Bo Walker is one of those guys who never seems to fail to deliver interesting, varied, finger-on-the-pulse blues music that rips and roars along, pulling in a huge variety … Read more