The Weight Band
Save the last waltz for The Weight Band, who admirably carry on the legacy of The Band on World Gone Mad, a sunny record dedicated to the dearly departed souls … Read more
Reviews
The Bad Plus
Laying to rest any concerns about upsetting band chemistry, new pianist Orrin Evans has assimilated the experimental, uniquely creative culture of The Bad Plus with ease. His deft inside-out runs, … Read more
The Oak Ridge Boys
Gospel is in no way a foreign concept to Hall of Fame quartet The Oak Ridge Boys. From its earliest lineups to the present day, Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, … Read more
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
Photos by Laura Carbone Twice a year, the blues takes a vacation with the grandfather of all music cruises, the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise (LRBC), one of the largest … Read more
Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens of Brooklyn
A sign over the bar says “Liquid Love,” a perfect description for the vibe created by Naomi Shelton and her first-rate soul band at Bar Lunatico. Shelton, a Daptone … Read more
The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling
We often throw around terms like “he’s a monster” when describing certain musicians. I can recall seeing Nick Moss once where he played a guitar in one hand and his … Read more
Ned Hill
The first riffs of Six Feet Above Ground got me: a little eerie, with more than a little twang and a lanky, down-and-dirty rhythm that latched on to slow my … Read more
Sue Foley
Frozen solid, after having it broken almost beyond repair, it would take a blow torch to melt Sue Foley’s heart. At least that’s the impression she gives in a tough, … Read more
Folk Alliance Day Four
Photos by Ebet Roberts The last day at Folk Alliance dawned fraught with mixed emotions. Like the pop-up on a Thanksgiving turkey, we aren’t done yet, but we’re trembling, and will … Read more
Sarah McQuaid
Taking to heart the old adage “ashes to ashes, dust to dust,” U.K. singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid expresses her wish to be returned to the earth in death, in “Break Me … Read more
