Rita Coolidge
Admittedly, it’s a bit surprising to be writing about a new roots album from Rita Coolidge. The “Delta Lady” came to prominence almost 50 years ago with Joe Cocker’s Mad … Read more
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Steppenwolf
John Kay, lead singer of Steppenwolf, barely escaped with his mother and his life from East Germany in 1945. The experience would mark him for life and influence much of … Read more
Bobby Kyle and the Administers at Jamey’s House of Music, Philadelphia, PA
Photos: Greg Gaughan Veteran bluesman Bobby Kyle and the Administers, who released a fine album, It’s My Life, late last year, graced the stages of a new, unique venue, Jamey’s House … Read more
Merle Travis’ 100th Birthday Celebration
Photos : Kathy & Ronnie Wade Merle Travis (1917-1983) was one of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century. His style of playing is so distinct, it carries his … Read more
Leon Redbone
Leon Redbone was probably at the height of his popularity in the US when he ventured to Europe, as an opening act for another unique guitarist, Leo Kottke. This CD … Read more
Professor Longhair – Fess Up
Legendary New Orleans piano maestro Professor Longhair is the focus of this incredible 2-DVD set released in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of his birth. The set is comprised of … Read more
Steve Wynn
The risk was worth it to Steve Wynn. Rolling the dice, Wynn left Paisley Underground standard-bearers the Dream Syndicate in 1989 for a solo career, as the noisiest of all … Read more
Van Morrison and Joey DeFrancesco
This is a side of Van Morrison we rarely see: he laughs after a couple of tracks, while in a few other places his “Oh Yeah” prods other soloists. This … Read more
A Celebration of Rory Gallagher
Photos by Arnie Goodman I missed Davy Knowles twice in the last two years, so when I received notice that he would be at Daryl’s House and playing with Rory … Read more
Geoff & Maria Muldaur
These two releases of much-loved and admired back-catalogue albums come from the late ’60s/early ’70s, when the music was still fresh and open to experimentation and experience. Back then, the … Read more
