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Mounting an All-star Charitable Project
Guitarist, composer, producer, author and radio host, Brian Tarquin is a jack of all trades and a master of many as well. The New York City born and bred auteur ... -
Album Review: Peter Himmelman - There is No Calamity (9/10)
Peter Himmelman is a Grammy- and Emmy-winning film and television composer, author and lecturer. But here, he gets back to one of his favorite occupations: rock star! True to form, ... -
Signing Story: Alex Williams
You can call it “traditional” country, “outlaw” country, “real” country or whatever suits your fancy. But, rest assured, the roots of the art form remain in good hands with folks ... -
Artist Profile: Sheila Nicholls - Former Major Label Artist Goes Indie
Sheila Nicholls is a self-professed “post-atheist,” with an inner spiritual and socio-political compass that directs her music and her life. The former Brit, who now resides in Los Angeles, has ... -
Music Album Review: James Elkington - Wintres Woman (8/10)
Having toured with, and earned the respect of, progressive, neo-folk, Americana and finger style virtuosos like Richard Thompson, Jeff Tweedy, Nathan Salsburg and the group Tortoise, Elkington is a Chicago-based Englishmen who seamlessly blends ... -
Music Album Review: George Thorogood - Party of One (9/10)
There’s a phrase “you can’t go home again.” Well, don’t tell that to boogie guitar king George Thorogood. This is his first-ever solo album and it is a welcome one. In his own words: ... -
Music Album Review: Richie Kotzen - Salting Earth (8/10)
You’ve known him from remarkable success with, among others, his band the Winery Dogs. But, it’s been a while since Kotzen made his mark on the solo scene. Well, he’s back ... -
Music Album Review: Dreadnaught - Hard Chargin (8/10)
What an interesting and mind-blowing album! It is equal parts Frank Zappa, Steely Dan, Beach Boys and Merle Haggard mixed with snippets of symphonic music, cartoon segues, some Rush and post-punk sounds. In other words, ... -
Music Album Review: Gary Nichols "Field of Plenty" (10/10)
When you have the right elements in place you just can’t go wrong. Gary Nichols is a Nashville staple, a guitarist and vocalist for the award-winning bluegrass act, the Steeldrivers. He brings that ... -
Music Album Review: Derek Davis "Revolutionary Soul" (7/10)
Back in the late ‘80s Davis was frontman for heavy rockers Babylon A.D. He still has that rock feel, but goes for an old school funk and R&B vibe on this spirited ...
