Louder than Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Blue Cheer arrived 55 years ago this month as something radical – even by the era’s standards of anything goes.

With ‘Letters to George’ by his exciting new combo GEORGE, John Hollenbeck once again takes a somewhat odd assortment of musicians and shaped them into the something truly fresh and compelling.

John M. Gouldin is breaking down five less-heralded albums Yes released between 1996-2001, beginning with the ‘Keys to Ascension’ projects.

David Crosby was a little ways off, walking away from where I stood — then I shouted out. His quick acknowledgement amused me greatly.

Released 50 years ago, Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ was from a different time – and from a very different place. A long while passed before I grew into it.

Doc City’s new LP is about soul searching and contemplation, but it’s also an enjoyable listen with influences ranging from hip hop, R&B and jazz to gospel, soul and rock.

The guy who directed ‘Ghost’ somehow created an intricate, haunting puzzle. ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ is simply immune to the exhaustion of repeated viewing.

Mark Anthony K and Joe Bailey once again join Preston Frazier, this time to discuss the Dark Monarchy’s new album ‘Chiaroscuro.’

On ‘Juba Lee,’ Avram Fefer’s Quartet picks right up where 2019’s ‘Testament’ left off, resulting in another excellent entry from the underrated saxophonist, composer and leader.

Brinsley Schwarz joins Charlie Ricci to discuss his latest LP, the possibility of a group reunion, collaborating with Graham Parker – and what’s next.