Albert Collins’ words, so filled with regret and devastated acceptance, still ring true.

Her range is inspiring, her tone is deep, her fire is irrefutable.

A ringing reminder of his ability to inspire, in good times and those decidedly worse.

Live in front of an audience is how this music demands to be played, if the musicians are good enough. Ben Tyree and BT3 are way more than ‘good enough.’

A fans-eye view shows how they impacted lives and, in turn, history.

A nasty little put down, this track better matches performer and lyric.

Rich with substance and motion, this set uncovered overlooked Detroit gems.

“Mercy!” Staples crows. “Oooh boy, you’re banging on that guit-fiddle!”

Plant’s new album gives no quarter to his oldest fans’ built-in expectations.

Not content to draw inspiration only from his influences, Shipp finds the insight for his music from himself, an earlier version of himself as interpreted by today’s version.