At the Chicago Theatre, Chicago, Illinois: Many so-called nostalgia acts figure all the crowd wants is to hear the big hits. However, longtime fans were richly rewarded on November 16, 2012, when The Monkees hit the stage You May Also Like: Micky Dolenz remembers Mike Nesmith’s return to Monkees: ‘ItRead More

“There’s a Place” signals the change the Beatles brought to popular music, fusing rock and pop with complicated harmonies and deeper lyrics.

Unlike many bands, the Beatles’ B-sides were often just as good, if not better, than the A-side single.

When jazz pianist Danny Green released his 2009 debut album With You in Mind, he effectively demonstrated his unique blend of jazz, classical, and Brazilian sounds. You May Also Like: Joe Mandica, “My Heart Belongs” from A Thousand Miles (2016): One Track Mind Joe Mandica, “I Just Can’t Wait” fromRead More

The stereotype stands to this day: John Lennon wrote the rockers, Paul McCartney the love songs. But the Abbey Road track “Oh! Darling” challenged this notion by having McCartney write and sing the blues. You May Also Like: The Beatles’ Abbey Road wasn’t just a showcase for Paul McCartney TheRead More

While not as well known as other tracks, “I’ll Get You” stands as a superior example of the Beatles’ early material.

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I stand before you to defend the reputation of the Beatles’ 1964 cover of “Mr. Moonlight.”

If you buy only one music DVD this year, Paul Simon’s Live in New York City should be at the top of the list. On June 6, 2011, Simon treated fans in New York City’s Webster Hall to selections from his vast catalog and his last album, So Beautiful orRead More