Every collector has a few records that are ‘important’: bought during life-altering circumstances or maybe during a difficult time in life. Or heck, maybe some nutty karma-tidbit tossed the record into your hands. You May Also Like: ‘Elegant People: A History of the Band Weather Report,’ by Curt Bianchi: BooksRead More
Growing up in rural northern Louisiana, I didn’t often get to see my guitar heroes live. Maybe that’s one reason Lillian Axe’s Steve Blaze became one of them. You May Also Like: Dark Hound – Dawning (2018) Let’s Celebrate Summer With Jamiroquai’s ‘Seven Days In Sunny June’ Pantera – ‘PowerRead More
Bruce Springsteen confirms on his Facebook page that the late Clarence Clemons’ nephew Jake will fill in for the legendary saxophonist as the E Street Band prepares to hit the concert trail next month. Watch him perform “Jungleland” here! You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the InnocentRead More
A new tribute album to the late Deep Purple guitarist Tommy Bolin will find a galaxy of stars playing and singing along to outtakes and alternate version of his solo material. You May Also Like: Wilco (The Album) echoed, but didn’t quite live up to Sky Blue Sky
We’re still taking in the wonder that is Ringo Starr’s newest edition of the All Starr Band — a well-named group that this year will include Todd Rundgren, Santana/Journey cofounder Gregg Rolie, Toto co-founder Steve Lukather and Richard Page of Mr. Mister. They’re set to tour through June and July.Read More
About fifteen years ago I bought a CD by a jazz pianist I had just heard about that I absolutely dug. Jumpstart! by Michael Wolff (1995) combined a few choice not-overly familiar covers with some compelling, advanced originals You May Also Like: Fernando Perdomo – ‘Self’ (2024) Jack DeJohnette, withRead More
This year’s Grammy Awards promises to be fun, fun, fun as the Beach Boys kick off their 50th anniversary reunion tour. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will perform on Sunday, and are also expected to join Maroon 5 and Foster the People on stage. You May Also Like:Read More
Fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Laurence Juber, who first came to fame with Paul McCartney and Wings, takes us inside a handful of key career moments.
