Susie Fitzgerald offers a series of richly textured, bravely constructed, profoundly moving and ultimately deeply inspirational story-songs on Plenty. But first, she kicks up her heels a little. You May Also Like: Ella Fitzgerald, “Perdido” (1949): Appreciations Robert Randolph & the Family Band – Got Soul (2017)
When I was very young, I’d pick up my brother’s guitar or tap on my mom’s piano just to try to see what kind of cool sounds I could get out of them. I wasn’t concerned about notes, chords or songs, I merely wanted to get the things to makeRead More
Guitarist Magazine is honoring B.B. King this month, releasing a gala 132-page magazine focused on the man they call “The Undisputed King of Blues.” That had us going back to a personal moment spent with this music-making legend … You May Also Like: How B.B. King Left Us With OneRead More
In that alternate universe where indie rock is fringe music and post-hardcore improvised rock is mainstream, Matta Gawa is The Black Keys. You May Also Like: Bloor – ‘Drolleries’ (2019)
“As the shadows of darkness creep upon us, the Surfin’ Criminal on his 350 Scrambler, rides the north-east motor speedway in search of his revenge,” states this Italy-based band in the inner sleeve of their most recent effort. Considering Greetings From The North-East Motorspeedway contains no lyrics, as it isRead More
Growing up in rural northern Louisiana, I didn’t often get to see my guitar heroes live. Maybe that’s one reason Lillian Axe’s Steve Blaze became one of them. You May Also Like: Dark Hound – Dawning (2018) Let’s Celebrate Summer With Jamiroquai’s ‘Seven Days In Sunny June’ Pantera – ‘PowerRead More
About fifteen years ago I bought a CD by a jazz pianist I had just heard about that I absolutely dug. Jumpstart! by Michael Wolff (1995) combined a few choice not-overly familiar covers with some compelling, advanced originals You May Also Like: Fernando Perdomo – ‘Self’ (2024) Jack DeJohnette, withRead More
Fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Laurence Juber, who first came to fame with Paul McCartney and Wings, takes us inside a handful of key career moments.
Can you go the distance with these terrible songs by the Eagles? We’ll find out!
A member of Wings from 1978-81, Laurence Juber has gone on to a celebrated second career as a world-class solo guitar virtuoso.
