‘It’s a very exciting time’: Fans have fully funded the Anderson Ponty Band debut project
More than 1,000 backers have already pledged nearly $100,000.
Archive for August, 2014
Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson – Thick as a Brick: Live in Iceland (2014)
Whatever the cover says, the star here will always be Gerald Bostock.
Something Else! sneak peek: Dan White Sextet, “Your Song” from Your Song (2014)
“Your Song” is as dynamic and full of nifty little turns as life itself.
Paul Thorn – Too Blessed to Be Stressed (2014)
A reminder from Thorn to be thankful, in bad times – and good.
Something Else! sneak peek: Bruce Hornsby, “Mandolin Rain” from Solo Concerts (2014)
This No. 4 1986 hit is experienced anew, like it’s never been heard.
Dr. John – Ske-Dat-De-Dat: Spirit of Satch (2014)
He never stops experimenting, never stops surprising, and never stops entertaining.
Odd Couples: Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog” vs. Olivia Newton-John’s “You’re the One That I Want”
This could be a rock history rewrite in the making.
Kenny Lavender – Conscious Journey, Part 1 & 2 (2014)
Daring but not self indulgent, this double album would be a risk in lesser hands.
‘I was like, what is this?’: Opening for David Bowie was memorable for Hall and Oates – sort of
Along the way, Hall and Oates gathered a highlight reel of hilarity.
Jackson Browne, “The Birds of St. Marks” from ‘Standing in the Breach’ (2014): One Track Mind
Jackson Browne explores a Byrds-ian jangle on this full-band version of a song for Nico that’s been laying around since 1970.
