Matt Mayhall and Dan Rosenboom – ‘Language’ (2020)
With lengthy reputations in cutting edge jazz, improvised music and rock, Matt Mayhall and Dan Rosenboom bring a unique telepathy to this project.
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How Peter Frampton Reaffirmed His Legend on ‘Thank You Mr. Churchill’
Peter Frampton returned to bread-and-butter straight-ahead rock 10 years ago today on ‘Thank You Mr. Churchill.’ It may as well have been 1976 all over again.
Charles Rumback, “Burning Daylight” from ‘June Holiday’ (2020): Something Else! Video Premiere
Here is the streaming premiere of Charles Rumback’s “Burning Daylight” track from his upcoming LP ‘June Holiday.’
Chicago, “If She Would Have Been Faithful” from ‘Chicago 18’ (1986): Saturdays in the Park
Chicago’s “If She Would Have Been Faithful” reached No. 17, but quantity doesn’t mean quality.
The 1957 Tail-Fin Fiasco – ‘The Harvard Tango’ (2020)
For those craving quality, smart mainstream rock, the 1957 Tail-Fin Fiasco’s ‘The Harvard Tango’ is well worth the listen and the purchase.
How Anders Osborne Came Into His Own With ‘American Patchwork’
Released a decade ago this week, Anders Osborne’s ‘American Patchwork’ showcased both his rocking and songwriter sides.
The Hot Club of Philadelphia – ‘Gypsy-Americana’ (2020)
The Hot Club of Philadelphia’s ‘Gypsy-Americana’ is joyful, very listenable and well worth the five-year wait for fans.
Roky Erickson’s Final Triumph of the Human Spirit on ‘True Love Cast Out All Evil’
Released a decade ago this week, ‘True Love Cast Out All Evil’ stands as Roky Erickson’s last heartfelt invitation back to a career often ofter looked.
GRID – ‘Decomposing Force’ (2020)
GRID doesn’t make music suitable for most moods, and they never set out to do that.
Trombone Shorty Raced Beyond Genres on Transcendent ‘Backatown’
Trombone Shorty’s tenure as one of New Orleans’ main music ambassadors began 10 years ago today with the release of ‘Backatown.’
