Articles by: Beverly Paterson

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Honeychain – Futura (2013)

Recorded early in the year, Futura was initially intended to be a solo effort by Hillary Burton, who garnered accolades as one-half of the Southern California based Nushu, which also included Lisa Mychols. But shortly after the project was completed, Honeychain ballooned into a full-blown band You May Also Like:Read More

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Various artists – Legacy: A Tribute To Rick Nelson, Volume 1 (2013)

Born in 1940, Rick Nelson came from a renowned show biz family. From 1949 to 1966, he starred with his parents and older brother David on radio and television in “The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet.” You May Also Like: Matt Nelson, Tim Dahl, Nick Podgurski – GRID (2017) ‘SuperRead More

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Lisa Mychols – ‘Above, Beyond and In Between’ (2013)

Emitting warmth, soul and sincerity, Lisa Mychols’ ‘Above, Beyond and In Between” approaches traditional pop sensibilities with a contemporary outlook.

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One Track Mind: The Second Helping, “Floating Downstream On An Inflatable Rubber Raft” (1968)

Operating out of Alhambra, California, the Second Helping signed on the dotted line with the local Viva label, where they issued three singles during their livelihood. You May Also Like: Jeff Coffey, “This Is It” from ‘Origins: Singers and Songs that Made Me’ (2020): One Track Mind Toto bassist ShemRead More

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The Bottle Kids – Such A Thrill (2013)

Actually a single-man vehicle driven by Eric Blakely, the Bottle Kids score home run after home run on Such A Thrill, which rates high on the scale as one of the greatest debut albums to sail down the street in many moons. You May Also Like: The Kids in theRead More

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The Lowbots – The Lowbots (2010)

Musical fashions and fads may come and go, but in the end a band will always be judged solely by their songs. As long as the tunes are catchy and memorable, that is what is important. You May Also Like: The Lemon Clocks – Songs From Another Time (2018)

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One Track Mind: Kenny Loggins and the Second Helping, “Let Me In” / “Hard Times” (1968)

Never in a million years would anyone guess the lead singer of this gritty and gutsy single is Kenny Loggins. Sounding like a remarkable cross-pollination of the Standells, the Pretty Things and the Shadows of Knight You May Also Like: Four Jacks and a Jill, “Master Jack” (1968): One TrackRead More

Forgotten series: True Hearts - The Other Stuff  (1980)

Forgotten series: True Hearts – The Other Stuff (1980)

Coming to be in 1979 and known as the Flirts, this Houston, Texas-based band gained a rabid local following with their bang-up breed of rocking guitar pop. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Tony Low – Tone-Wah (2013)

It’s been a few years since we’ve heard anything from Tony Low, but as evidenced by his new disc, Tone-Wah, he’s obviously kept his chops up in the interim. You May Also Like: Mike Zito – First Class Life (2018)

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One Track Mind: The Gestures, “Run Run Run” (1964)

Same name, different spelling. Initially billed as the Jesters, this Mankato, Minnesota band earned a hefty helping of local applause prior to making their presence known in select areas about the country. You May Also Like: Gypsy, “Gypsy Queen, Part 1” (1970): One Track Mind