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Album Review: "Can’t Stop Progress" by The Immediate Family (7/10)
The Immediate Family Can’t Stop Progress Quarto Valley Records Producers: The Immediate Family Last fall this legendary quintet debuted with a strong EP Slippin’ and Slidin’. The followup spotlights more ... -
Livestream Review: Rival Tides
Livestream Los Angeles, CA Contact: rivaltidesmusic@gmail.com Web: rivaltides.com Players: Robyn August, lead vocals; Spencer Kent, guitar and vocals; Jason Friday, bass and vocals; Greg Fulleman, drums Material: Uptempo rock & ... -
Artist Profile: Harmonium | The Symphonic Return of a Quebec, Canada-based Prog-Rock Powerhouse
The ‘70s were a heady time for many evolving musical ensembles. Not the least of which were progressive rock bands like Genesis, ELP and YES from Europe, with Kansas and ... -
Livestream Review: A.J. Croce
Livestream City Winery • Nashville, TN Contact: Jeff Delia, 72 Music Mgmt., jeff.delia@gmail.com Web: ajcrocemusic.com Players: A.J. Croce, vocals, piano, guitar; Garrett Stoner, guitar; David Barard, bass, backup vocals; Gary ... -
Livestream Review: The Sweet P's
Livestream Vancouver, British Columbia Contact: thompsonpatsy@hotmail.com Web: facebook.com/thompsonpatsy; facebook.com/pamela.dominelli Players: Patsy Thompson, vocals, acoustic guitar; Pamela Dominelli, vocals, bass guitar Material: Thompson and Dominelli are each accomplished singer-songwriters and instrumentalists. ... -
Industry Profile: Gibson Guitars CEO James Curleigh
Quickly, ask yourself how many of your favorite musicians play Gibson guitars. Rest assured, you’ll find it will be a near infinite list spanning multiple musical genres. Since 1894, Gibson ... -
Album Review: "Shreddin’ at Sweetwater" by Marbin (9/10)
Marbin Music Producers: Dani Rabin and Danny Markovitch Recorded live in 2020 at Sweetwater Sound, Chicago-based jazz-rockers Marbin deliver the goods on a 10-track collection of new tunes and fan ... -
Album Review: "Too Much Happiness–A Romantic Guide to King Crimson" by The Mastelottos (8/10)
7 D Media/UMG Producers: Pat and Deborah Mastelotto What began as humorous observations made by King Crimson drummer Pat Mastelotto’s wife Deborah, about the dearth of women at KC concerts, ... -
Album Review: "Fresh Bear Tracks" by T Bear (8/10)
Quarto Valley Records Producer: Tony Braunagel This is a comeback album in the purest sense of the word. After a self-imposed hiatus of nearly 30 years, multi-faceted singer-songwriter-keyboardist (Richard) T ... -
Livestream Review: Black Nile
Livestream Los Angeles, CA Contact: Jeff Myles, Taurean Entertainment, taurianj@gmail.com Web: blacknilelive.com Players: Aaron Shaw, EWI and woodwinds; Lawrence Shaw, fretted and fretless bass and pedals; Jamael Dean, keyboards; Makala ... -
Livestream Review: Brian Charette
Livestream New York City Contact: pinchbrian@aol.com Web: briancharette.com Material: Charette performs an intriguing mix of electronically derived sounds and textures. “Slasher” is a heavily syncopated piece that builds in sonic ... -
Singers Sound-Off 2021: Ice-T, Bonnie Whitmore
Crossing all genres and having a strong lyrical point of view is what you’ll find with this year’s assemblage of vocal artists. Each share thoughtful and compelling personal stories and ... -
Singers Sound-Off 2021: Tom Jones, Lake Street Dive, Wendy Moten
Crossing all genres and having a strong lyrical point of view is what you’ll find with this year’s assemblage of vocal artists. Each share thoughtful and compelling personal stories and ... -
Album Review: "Riders in the Stardust Gold" by The Cush (8/10)
Mad Bunny Records Producers: The Cush, Ben Harper co-produced single “Haters" The husband and wife team of Burette and Gabrielle Douglas lead this Texas quartet through their sixth album release. ... -
Livestream Review: Stacy Jones Band
Livestream • Loud House Studios Seattle, WA Contact: stacyjonesband@gmail.com Web: stacyjonesband.com Players: Stacy Jones, keyboards, harmonica, acoustic and electric rhythm guitar and lead vocals; Jeff Menteer, lead guitar and ... -
Livestream Review: Chris Stevens
Livestream • Widecast Studios Peoria, IL Contact: stingerstevens@gmail.com Web: stevenschris.com Material: Stevens takes the listener on a musical journey through the decades. His choice of covers and originals is based ... -
Album Review: "Wistfully Yours" by Bob Davoli (8/10)
Gutbrain Records Producer: Bob Davoli Davoli has spent the last seven decades preparing for this album debut. At 72, the successful venture capitalist felt he was ready to unveil his ... -
Album Review: "Heavy Hitters" by George Lynch & Jeff Pilson (8/10)
Deadline Music/Cleopatra Records Producers: George Lynch and Jeff Pilson Guitarist George Lynch and bassist-multi-instrumentalist-vocalist Jeff Pilson are best known for being one half of ‘80s heavy metal hit makers Dokken. ... -
Album Review: "Revolutions" by Nikhil Korula Band (9/10)
Groove Infinity Records/Distrokid Producer: Nikhil Korula Singer-songwriter-instrumentalist Nikhil Korula has weathered many highs and lows during a 20-plus year career. Many of the tracks on this full length release spotlight ... -
Album Review: "Be the Change" by Jarrod Lawson (9/10)
Dome Records Producer: Jarrod Lawson Singer-songwriter-pianist Jarrod Lawson picks up the baton from heroes like Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway and dashes beyond the finish line. His silky smooth vocals, ...























