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Album Review: Hristo Vitchev Quartet - "In Search of Wonders" (8/10)
This is the seventh release for Bulgarian-born, S.F.-based guitarist Hristo Vitchev as a leader. And as a two-CD set it is his most ambitious. When you have that kind of space ... -
Live Reviews: Leah & The Troublemakers at Mad Hatter Pub in Commerce, MI
Material: This sextet plays unabashed classic rock with a capital “R.” Over the span of two sets there may be one or two original songs, but nothing that appears too ... -
Signing Story: The Record Company
Formed around their mutual love of everything from John Lee Hooker to Iggy and the Stooges, Los Angeles-based trio The Record Company has been performing live since 2012. And, even ... -
Album Review: Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers - "L.A.M.F. Live at the Village Gate 1977" ...
Rock out Like A Mutha Fucka! That’s what dear, departed New York punk legend Johnny Thunders used as his battle cry. And that’s exactly what the former New York Doll ... -
Album Review: Marbin - "Aggressive Hippies" (9/10)
Touring nonstop you meet all kinds. Hence, the amusingly titled new album by instrumentalists Marbin references a misadventure with overzealous fans. But the title could also describe this quartet’s musical ... -
Live Review: Sail at Cooley Lake Inn in Commerce, MI
Material: Playing a strong cross-section of classic rock sprinkled with a smattering of contemporary radio fare and choice originals, this quintet performs multiple sets that include audience favorites like Santana’s ... -
Don Henley on Songwriting and Collaborating for "Cass County"
Named for the northeastern Texas terrain in which he was raised, Cass County is multi-Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Don Henley’s ode to small town America and the rich tapestry of humanity that ... -
Album Review: Mindi Abair & The Boneshakers - "Live in Seattle" (8/10)
This live set features album tracks and instrumentals from Abair’s jazzy contemporary R&B catalog combined with the edgy Detroit-based rock and soul of friends The Boneshakers. Although Abair is on ... -
Album Review: The Anderson Ponty Band - "Better Late Than Never" (8/10)
This pairing of former Yes frontman Jon Anderson and jazz-fusion violinist Jean- Luc Ponty has been a long time coming. Not only do you get two for the price of one, ... -
Album Review: The Nightowls - "Fame Sessions" (7/10)
This is the sophomore release for the Austin, TX horn-based soul band. Products of their environment, these youngsters cut their teeth on Stax and Motown royalty. So much so, that ...
