Bette Smith
There is perhaps no bigger struggle in an artist’s heart than the battle to find both self-expression and parental love. R&B singer Bette Smith found her gift at age five, … Read more
Reviews
Jack Tempchin
This is a subtly superb release from a guy who will always be associated with and known for his song-writing with one of modern music’s hugely successful US bands, the … Read more
Chris Hillman
“The times, they are a-changin’,” and “To everything, there is a season.” Fundamental aspects of life by Bob Dylan, and from the Bible’s book of Ecclesiastes. Phrases that ring of … Read more
Chelsea Williams
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Chelsea Williams released her debut album for the Blue Élan music label. Boomerang spotlights Williams’ tantalizing vocal skills, with musical accents reminiscent of “Alice in Wonderland” and … Read more
Chris Hillman
Photos by Lou Montesano If there were a Mount Rushmore of Country Rock, Chris Hillman’s face would be forever enshrined in granite. From the Byrds to the Flying Burrito Brothers, … Read more
Scott Ellison
Good Morning Midnight, Scott Ellison’s latest release on Red Parlor Records, was produced by co-songwriter Walt Richmond, who is known for his studio work with Eric Clapton, JJ Cale and … Read more
Chelsea Williams
Photos By Arnie Goodman Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Chelsea Williams released her debut album for the Blue Élan music label. Boomerang spotlights Williams’ tantalizing vocal skills, with musical accents reminiscent of … Read more
Ten Years After
Ten Years After Photos by Arnie Goodman (at B.B. King’s Blues Club, NYC) Fifty years on, Ten Years After is a long way from a greatest-hits nostalgia act. Okay, that … Read more
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers
The title is self explanatory. Steve Martin has been playing with the Steep Canyon Rangers, a bluegrass band from North Carolina, for about eight years now. Martin is no stranger … Read more
Van Morrison
The oft-controversial and unconventional Van Morrison caused a mild stir last week with his unceremonious two-word acceptance speech at the annual Americana Music Awards. Equally characteristically, the next night Morrison … Read more
