Articles by: Beverly Paterson

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Scott Brookman – Smellicopter (2013)

Smellicopter, the latest recording from singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Scott Brookman, clocks in as an extension of his prior ventures, which brings much comfort since repairs or improvements are not required when one is as creative as he is. You May Also Like: Christian Scott Confirmed His Vision for JazzRead More

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Tommy Bolin – Captured Raw Jams Vol. 1 (2014)

His star shined brightly, but far too briefly. Born August 1, 1951 in Sioux City, Iowa, Tommy Bolin went on to become one of the most versatile and admired guitarists of his era. You May Also Like: The Lickerish Quartet, “Snollygoster Goon,” from ‘Threesome Vol. 2’ (2020): Something Else! sneakRead More

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Forgotten series: Linus and the Losers – Gone (2009)

Based in Sweden, Linus and the Losers make the kind of music “authority figures” once upon a time railed against, believing such sounds turned kids into rebels, criminals, and drug addicts. You May Also Like: Aviation Blondes – ‘Edge of Forever’ (2009): Forgotten Series Kyte – ‘Kyte’ (2009): Forgotten Series

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On Second Thought: Lynyrd Skynyrd – One More From The Road (1976)

Although I love going to concerts, I am generally not a big fan of live albums — because in most cases rarely do these collections capture the electricity executed in an onstage environment. You May Also Like: Mystery Discs by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Fleetwood Mac, INXS + others: Gimme Five

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Marshall Holland – And The Etceteras (2014)

San Francisco Bay Area resident Marshall Holland’s previous offerings, Don’t Jettison The Memories and Statistically I Should Say … established him as a serious talent to be reckoned with. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Forgotten series: The Yellow Balloon – The Yellow Balloon (1967)

Conceived by producer Gary Zekley, the Yellow Balloon featured an interesting cast of characters, most notably Dick St. John of Dick and Dee Dee, actor Don Grady from “My Three Sons,” and Daryl Dragon You May Also Like: No related posts.

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On Second Thought: Hackamore Brick – Long Way Home (2009)

Nearly thirty years after turning critics on their ears with their dandy debut album One Kiss Leads To Another, Hackamore Brick returned to the fore with Long Way Home. The comeback release, although it retains the spirit of what went before, is no repeat performance. And that’s quite alright, asRead More

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One Track Mind: The Outsiders, “The Guy With The Long Liverpool Hair” (1964)

Claiming absolutely no kinship to the Outsiders from Cleveland, Ohio, who raced to the top of the charts in 1966 with the horn-rocking “Time Won’t Let Me,” these boys called Brooklyn, New York home You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Hackamore Brick – From There To Almost Here (2014)

Now revered as a cult band, Hackamore Brick began life on encouraging footing when their debut album One Kiss Leads To Another, released late in 1970, gathered glowing reports from music journalists. You May Also Like: How Jethro Tull’s Prog Parody ‘Thick As a Brick’ Instead Became a Prog Classic

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Forgotten series: Warren Zevon’s Lyme and Cybelle, “Follow Me” (1966)

A male female duo, Lyme and Cybelle consisted of Warren Zevon and Violet Santangelo respectively. Based in Los Angeles, California, the twosome got off to a roaring start with their excellent debut single You May Also Like: Warren Zevon, “Mutineer,” “Genius,” “Porcelain Monkey” + Others: Gimme Five