Chris Bell
Rock snobs rejoice. This latest reissuing of Big Star co-founder Chris Bell’s solo output is an all-encompassing treat. And it’s only the tip of the iceberg. Omnivore Recordings is re-releasing … Read more
Posted in September, 2017
John McLaughlin & the 4th Dimension
Regardless of the setting, fusion jazz legend John McLaughlin possesses a unique ability to blow its roof off, no matter how subdued or dazzlingly fast he plays. Settled contently with … Read more
Nothin’ like the blues
Jimmy Vivino, the man responsible for any number of great bands over the years—Fab Faux, (Conan O’Brien’s) Basic Cable Band, Prisoners of Second Avenue, the Black Italians and the Levon … Read more
Shawn Colvin
Nobody walks away completely unscathed from the emotional wreckage of a failed marriage. The wounds from her divorce were still fresh when Shawn Colvin made A Few Small Repairs, the singer/songwriter’s beautifully … Read more
Gregg Allman
“I hope you’re haunted by the music of my soul when I’m gone,” Gregg Allman implores in “My Only True Friend,” the stout wash of soulful rock that gets … Read more
Deer Tick
The Providence, Rhode Island-based unit is making up for some lost time with their first release in four years, not only with twin albums but two different styles. A bottle … Read more
Exclusive: Texan Hayes Carll donates proceeds to Harvey victims
Following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Houston, TX and the surrounding region, Texan Hayes Carll has announced that he will donate all net proceeds from his September 16 headline show at Bowery … Read more
Max Gomez: Full plate, forks a-plenty
Max Gomez learned to sing listening to Johnny Cash, and as a teenager adopted Big Bill Broonzy as his blues master. In his hometown of Taos, New Mexico—situated between Colorado … Read more
Chris Pierce, on recording at Muscle Shoals
Singer Chris Pierce traveled to Muscle Shoals to record You’ve Got To Feel It!, an album of classic soul songs, accompanied by many of the original artists. He found it … Read more
Johnny Rawls
The latest ten-track offering from US blues-soul master Johnny Rawls again shows just why he remains such a firm favourite with festival fans and good, soulful music lovers worldwide. … Read more
