Articles by: Preston Frazier

Ruben Blades, Nick Finzer, Joe Bailey + Others: Five for the Road

Ruben Blades, Nick Finzer, Joe Bailey + Others: Five for the Road

Ruben Blades, Nick Finzer and Joe Bailey are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Tall Tall Trees via Heist TV: Shows I'll Never Forget

Tall Tall Trees via Heist TV: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Tall Tall Trees’ terrific set for Heist TV made me look forward to a time when I can see live music again. For now, this will do just fine.

Yes, "Vevey" from 'Going For the One' (bonus track, 1977): YESterdays

Yes, “Vevey” from ‘Going For the One’ (bonus track, 1977): YESterdays

This ‘Going For the One’-era bonus item would have made an interesting interlude. At just over four minutes, however, it seems too long as a Yes song.

Joe Bailey, "Waiting" from 'Ghosts' (2021): One Track Mind

Joe Bailey, “Waiting” from ‘Ghosts’ (2021): One Track Mind

U.K.-based prog-rocker Joe Bailey is following his hard-hitting Mark Anthony K collaboration with a new album titled ‘Ghosts.’

Henry Bateman, "Seinfeld Street" from 'A Ghost Inside' (2021): One Track Mind

Henry Bateman, “Seinfeld Street” from ‘A Ghost Inside’ (2021): One Track Mind

The leadoff single from Henry Bateman’s upcoming album ‘A Ghost Inside’ combines COVID-19 produced angst with a catchy melody and inspired musicianship.

Yes, "Montreux's Theme" from 'Going For the One' (bonus track, 1977): YESterdays

Yes, “Montreux’s Theme” from ‘Going For the One’ (bonus track, 1977): YESterdays

Yes’ unfinished ‘Going For the One’-era instrumental “Montreux’s Theme” is two and a half minutes of suspended joy.

The Third Arrangement, "Rosie" (2021): One Track Mind

The Third Arrangement, “Rosie” (2021): One Track Mind

Due this week, “Rosie” picks up where the Third Arrangement left off with their debut EP ‘Scarecrow.’ That’s a good thing.

Yes, "America" from 'Fragile' (bonus track, 1971): YESterdays

Yes, “America” from ‘Fragile’ (bonus track, 1971): YESterdays

Fans should seek out “America” in its many official versions, just to hear how Yes’ cover of this Simon and Garfunkel classic has progressed over time.

Dan Wilson, Maximo Park, Benjamin Lazar Davis + Others: Five for the Road

Dan Wilson, Maximo Park, Benjamin Lazar Davis + Others: Five for the Road

Dan Wilson, Maximo Park, Benjamin Lazar Davis are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.

Chicago, "Goody Goody" from 'Night & Day: Big Band' (1995): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Goody Goody” from ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ (1995): Saturdays in the Park

The frustrating part about Chicago’s underrated ‘Night & Day: Big Band’ is that not many people – even long-term fans – ever heard it.