The Unforgettable Mamas Gun Gem Tucked Away on Their ‘Room Service’ EP
Mamas Gun closed out this five-song collection with “Saint Maria,” dedicated to the patron saint of teenaged women and victims of sexual assault.
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Mamas Gun – ‘Golden Days’ (2018): On Second Thought
Mamas Gun dig deep again and again into the R&B cavalcade of time, conjuring track after track of unique, satisfying music.
Mamas Gun – ‘Cure the Jones’ (2022)
Mamas Gun offers a Thom Bell-inspired neo-soul message of hope and regrowth from seeds that have survived the harsh COVID winter.
How Pee Wee Ellis Finally Stepped Into the Spotlight With ‘Blues Mission’
Ex-James Brown saxist Pee Wee Ellis unveiled his debut solo LP 30 years ago this month, proving again that he was one of the funkiest homo sapiens anywhere.
How the Dr. John-Led ‘Bluesiana’ Sequel Somehow Matched the Original
‘Bluesiana II’ arrived 30 years ago missing a key figure from the band’s all-star lineup in the recently deceased Art Blakey. I didn’t have high hopes.
How Daryl Hall Reclaimed His Legacy With ‘Laughing Down Crying’
Released 10 years ago today, ‘Laughing Down Crying’ found Daryl Hall rediscovering his pop muse, all on his own.
Bluey of Incognito: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-impacting albums from Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind and Fire.
Rebecca Angel – ‘Love Life Choices’ (2021)
With ‘Love Life Choices,’ Rebecca Angel’s sense of self and individuality shine like a veteran.
Ray Greene of Santana and Tower of Power: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Santana’s Ray Greene joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles.
Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee, Tim Morse + Others: Five for the Road
Branford Marsalis, Lucas Lee and Tim Morse are part of the latest edition of Five for the Road, an occasional look at music that’s been in my car lately.
