Bonnie Raitt uses her first album in seven years to move fluidly between expected slide-guitar swagger and these deeply intriguing moments featuring impressionistic asides from Bill Frisell. You May Also Like: Susan Tedeschi’s Varied ‘Back to the River’ Set the Stage for Greatness Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ – TajmoRead More

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Yeah, yeah, I know, today’s the 18-year anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death. We’re all supposed to be wallowing in depressing reminiscences, etc., etc., but really, I can’t register much of anything at all. You May Also Like: How Dave Grohl Surprised Everybody With That Paul McCartney Collaboration

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