Perhaps instead of “The Singer,” vocal legend Art Garfunkel should be henceforth known as “The Wordsmith.” Garfunkel is clearly enamored with and by words, and in his unorthodox new semi-memoir, … Read more
The well-known multi-instrumentalist and troubadour Pete Sutherland has returned with his all-Vermont “Posse” and new release entitled, The Conversation. ” Pete’s Posse,” as he calls them, is the talented fiddler … Read more
Regardless of the setting, fusion jazz legend and guitarist extraordinaire John McLaughlin possesses a fantastic ability to blow a venue’s roof off, no matter how subdued or dazzlingly fast he … Read more
Ashley Raines is described as an American songwriter, lyricist, composer and multi-instrumentalist, according to his website. While this description seems to fit most musicians in the folk and Americana genres, … Read more
Front Street in Plainfield, New Jersey, was Doughboys’ turf in the mid ’60s, although their sphere of influence soon spread like wildfire across the state and the region. Their 2000 … Read more
But when we grow up, Some day I’ll show up, Just to prove I was tellin’ the truth, I’ll kiss you too then I’ll hand to you, This rose … Read more
Technically, the King of Pop may not be making new music, but release of his blockbuster recordings will find their way to fans old and new for the foreseeable future. … Read more
Arriving in 1982 to almost no fanfare, “Hilly Fields” was the product of the M.C. Escher-like mind of British psych-pop surrealist Nick Nicely. Rattling out metallic, drum-machine patterns in a … Read more
Tommy Castro thought long and hard about the roots of his quarter-century-in-the-making, might-as-well-be-patented sound as he prepared for his 10th studio album. That resulted in an hour of his best … Read more
This is a simply wonderful album, truly excellent for the most part. Mitch Woods is a hugely talented, explosive pianist with a fine, tenor voice and a rollicking, rolling sense … Read more
