Jon Herington, Steely Dan guitarist: Something Else! Interview
Jon Herington drops by to discuss his new duo project with Jim Beard, covering Steely Dan, and his all-time favorite albums.
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Tom Waits Challenged Our Preconceived Notions (Again) With ‘Glitter and Doom Live’
Ten years ago this week, Tom Waits documented a tour filled with the music of clattery proto-jug bands, shimmery jazz ensembles, and randy blues hucksters.
Returning to U2’s ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb,’ Over Lunch
Some thought U2 was washed up when they released ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb’ 15 years ago today. Let’s dig in.
‘Presto’ Proved That Everything I Thought About Rush, and Fate, Was Wrong
Rush’s ‘Presto’ arrived 30 years ago today, setting off a chain reaction that would change my life forever.
Bob Dylan, ‘The Bootleg Series Vol. 15: Travelin’ Thru, 1967-1969′ (2019)
Bob Dylan’s recordings in Nashville were a radical, almost reactionary departure for many reasons.
Neal Francis – ‘Changes’ (2019)
Neal Francis is making the most of his second chance to make a first impression, creating quality soul music earnestly by hand.
Paul McCartney’s ‘Good Evening New York City’ Was Unexpectedly Relevant
The latest in a parade of Paul McCartney live projects arrived 10 years ago today with some memorable surprises.
Richard Turgeon, “Summer Revolution” (2019): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon’s “Summer Revolution” is a high-octane song that crosses chest-beating stadium rock with a defiant punk attitude.
Doobie Brothers’ “Angels of Madness,” “You Just Can’t Stop It” + Others: Deep Cuts
We’ll probably never hear these at a Doobie Brothers concert – but they still deserve attention.
The Beatles, “What Goes On” from ‘Rubber Soul’ (1965): Deep Beatles
“What Goes On” provides another example of how the Beatles incorporated various musical genres, but never simply copied them.
