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‘Playing from the heart and soul’: Journey’s Neal Schon let his muse guide the way on The Calling

Journey guitarist Neal Schon describes the beginnings of his new solo album The Calling as coming from a heartfelt place. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Geoff Tate – Kings and Thieves (2012)

I have hope now that I might one day hear a good Queensryche album again. The latest solo outing from former frontman Geoff Tate makes it pretty clear who has been in control of the band’s creative direction recently. You May Also Like: Sweet Oblivion [Featuring Geoff Tate] – ‘SweetRead More

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Brubeck Brothers Quartet – LifeTimes (2012)

The bonds of family glide into place on LifeTimes, a splendid tribute to the music of Dave Brubeck presented by the Brubeck Brothers Quartet. You May Also Like: The Wood Brothers – ‘One Drop of Truth’ (2018) Chris Greene Quartet – ‘PlaySpace’ (2019) Anthony Braxton – ‘Quartet (Standards) 2020’ (2021)

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Eric Clapton, playing the blues: Gimme Five

Eric Clapton has certainly done a lot to make us forget his roots in the blues tradition, starting with his turn toward psychedelia in Cream — just a couple of years after a celebrated stint with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers You May Also Like: How Eric Clapton’s ‘Me and Mr. Johnson’Read More

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Jason Robinson – Tiresian Symmetry (2012)

The competing tubas heard on the opening seconds of Jason Robinson’s new big project Tiresian Symmetry made me instinctively utter three words: Very Very Circus. You May Also Like: Henry Threadgill Zooid – ‘Poof’ (2021) Liberty Ellman – ‘Last Desert’ (2020)

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‘The blind internet hate used to hurt me a lot’: Wolfgang Van Halen hits back at his doubters

It probably came as little surprise that some long-time fans of Van Halen chafed when the band’s guitarist chose his teenaged son to replace departed co-founding bassist Michael Anthony. You May Also Like: Why Complaints About Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ Were Overblown

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Chicken Diamond – Chicken Diamond II (2012)

I’ve been pretty impressed with how just two guys from Indiana could create such a big, raucous noise while upholding the principles of Southern blues. Well imagine that kind of music being generated by one guy, from France. You May Also Like: Left Lane Cruiser’s Bring Yo’ Ass to theRead More

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Tony Kaye remembers Yes, Badger and Badfinger: Gimme Five

Tony Kaye joins us to talk about key moments from his time in Yes, Badger and Badfinger — including “Yours Is No Disgrace,” “Hold On” and “Starship Trooper,” among others. You May Also Like: Yes – ‘Talk: 30th Anniversary Expanded Edition’ (2024)

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The Friday Morning Listen: The Who – ‘Who Are You’ (1978)

Do you have something you’d like to be remembered for? Something you wrote? A song that you composed. Maybe your longtime involvement in charity? I often wonder about this. Until I started writing, the topic never really crossed my mind. That’s mostly because I don’t have much of an egoRead More

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‘Nothing’s outside the realm of possibility’: Santana mentions Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga as possible duets

Could Carlos Santana’s next big collaboration be with the likes of Justin Bieber or Lady Gaga? The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer says it’s all on the table — in large part because he has built a cross-generational fanbase. You May Also Like: Santana – Santana IV (2016)