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Everest – On Approach (2010)

Over that past few decades, the consolidation of radio and record label ownership has had an “interesting” effect on record releases — they have become quite a bit more homogeneous You May Also Like: Tracy Chapman Smartly Updated Her Approach on ‘Our Bright Future’ Trombone Shorty Raced Beyond Genres onRead More

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Steve Barton – Projector (2012)

Steve Barton, who rose to college-radio fame with the Beatles-y new wave band Translator, scuffs up what has become a reliably sunny solo power pop sound on the new Projector. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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WHO ARE THESE GUYS?: When opening acts simply don't work out

There are moments when it all comes together on one concert bill, when the opening act works seamlessly to get the crowd ready for the headliner. Then, there are the other times. These times. You May Also Like: When the National Anthem Was Simply Terrible: Gimme Five

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The American Breed – Bend Me, Shape Me: The Best Of The American Breed (1994)

Having established a loyal fan club in and around their home base of Chicago, Illinois, Gary and The Knight Lights were clearly geared to raise their profile to an even higher degree. Aside from being a hot live act, they released several singles that harvested a decent amount of airplay.Read More

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Darius Jones Quartet – The Book Of Mæ'bul (Another Kind Of Sunrise) (2012)

The Book Of Mæ’bul (Another Kind Of Sunrise) is the third in a series of what saxophonist Darius Jones calls the “sonic tone poem” in his life. You May Also Like: Trevor Dunn’s Trio-Convulsant – ‘Séances’ (2022) Chris Potter Circuits Trio – ‘Sunrise Reprise’ (2021)

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Guitarist Sonny Landreth's 11th outing is a long-awaited all-instrumental project

Louisiana’s Sonny Landreth, long known for his wizardry on the slide, has never issued an all-instrumental recording — until now. Due May 22, 2012 on his own Landfall label, Elemental Journey will include guest appearances by Eric Johnson and Joe Satriani, among others. You May Also Like: Sonny Landreth BoldlyRead More

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Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer and Johnny Winter headline Rock'n'Blues Fest tour

A new multi-artist American tour thrillingly combines rock and blues — in fact, it’s right there in the name — with appearances by Johnny Winter, Rick Derringer and Edgar Winter, among others. You May Also Like: The McCoys – Infinite McCoys (1968): On Second Thought Edgar Winter Group – TheyRead More

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New reissue of Albert King's classic I'll Play the Blues for You uncovers four new tracks

In 1972, Albert King joined forces with some of the leading figures in the legendary Stax soul sound to create one of his most celebrated releases You May Also Like: No related posts.

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OHMphrey – Posthaste (2012)

Three years ago, members of both the Midwestern jam band Umphrey’s McGee and the California based metal fusion band OHM formed a union inspired by some club jams that merited making a record full of original material conjured up by the band. You May Also Like: When Umphrey’s McGee CreatedRead More

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Forgotten series: Erik Friedlander – Block Ice and Propane (2007)

As a jazz cellist, you may not think you’ve heard Friedlander — but you’ve heard this dude and probably didn’t know it, I would bet. You May Also Like: No related posts.