There are many annual traditions that I look forward to. The Mercury Prize, so I can see what jazz album won’t win for another year. The FA Cup Final. Regardless…
On Dec. 17, an extraordinary cast of artists gathered at Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre for a special concert called THE CAPITOL SESSIONS: SONGS FROM THE ORIGINAL ROCK PALACE THAT IMPACTED…
I wonder what the ratio is between albums, and artists, you found by chance and adore next to the ones you were told were ace. Personally, I’d wager that the…
Eric Bibb is a Grammy-nominated singer/ songwriter with a vivid and varied backstory. An early participant in Greenwich Village’s storied ‘60s folk revival, he carries the core of that heritage…
Just a mortal with potential of a superman! “Albums in general back then had a couple of great songs, three or four good songs,” Rick Wakeman told MOJO magazine, “and…
I first became aware of Andrew Younker about the same time I got into Hidden Bay Records. The Brainchild EP was one of the first things the French label released…
The first time I became aware of Steph Kretowicz was with her book ‘Somewhere I’ve Never Been’ and the resulting audiobook. Most audiobooks feature the author, or an actor, reading…
Photos by Steve Rood***Stevie Wonder’s annual House Full of Toys Benefit Concert returned to Los Angeles, gracing downtown’s Microsoft Theater with the 23rd installment of the beloved event. Typically a…
It takes a certain amount of cool and credibility to recruit an all-star ensemble to contribute to your efforts, which makes it all the more impressive that on his fifth…
What are you first thoughts when you hear the name Shed Seven? Is it derision? Is it indifference? Is it joy? Whatever it is, you have an opinion. Most people…