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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Donald Gibson caught up with Eric Clapton biographer and friend Chris Welch for a Something Else! Sitdown.

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The title says it all here, as Chad Wackerman leads a crack group of musicians including ever-adventurous guitar virtuoso Allan Holdsworth through a complex and varied series of dynamics and tempos. You May Also Like: Allan Holdsworth – Tales From The Vault (2016) Scott T. Jones – ‘Fictional Characters’ (2020,Read More