Guns ‘N Roses played a semi-surprise show at Brooklyn’s most interesting bowling alley, packing the joint with thirty-somethings almost—but not quite—in ecstasy. Obviously, the band isn’t used to playing “small” … Read more
Josh Ritter is known for the contagious exuberance that permeates his live shows. A full house of Asheville fans were treated to a stellar and upbeat performance. Coming out solo … Read more
“Snake Farm—sounds a little bit nasty. Snake Farm—well it pretty much is,” was Ray Wylie Hubbard’s opening salvo, and it pretty well described the deliciously naughty set which followed. Hubbard’s … Read more
Heading to Rundgren’s sold-out show at the Bearsville Theatre near Woodstock NY, I remembered the ’70s and the slow-paced hits I loved such as “Hello it’s Me.” I knew that … Read more
The unseasonable May chill last night was enough that you could see your breath at points, but it wasn’t enough to stop a crowd of eager New Yorkers from crowding … Read more
The eighth annual networking event, produced by British DJ/Music Promoter Mike Ashley and New York soul artist Dexter Myers, gave the independent soul music community a big evening for a … Read more
After blazing through “Coney Island Winter” from 2011’s The King of in Between, the I’m Alive (2006) title track, and a killer-diller “35mm Dreams” from 1977’S Ghost Writer, Garland and … Read more
The Howlin’ Brothers may not be brothers, but everything else about them screams “authentic.” Three multi-instrumentalists pickin’ and clickin’ at breakneck speed could wear an audience out, but these guys … Read more
The reclusive funk pioneer Shuggie Otis is back on the road behind an excellent new album, Wings of Love, and a remastered version of his beloved classic Inspiration Information. Elmore’s Arnie Goodman … Read more
Fans of all things Son Volt were treated to a long night of entertainment on April 11th. First up, everyone from the group, except Jay Farrar, formed the band serving … Read more
