Whatever else might be said, there’s absolutely nothing counterfeit or fake about this latest release from Campbell and Williams. Following their previous lauded, eponymous offering, the pair have delivered an … Read more
To live a balanced life, Alcoholics Anonymous’ Rule 62 sagely suggests, “Don’t take yourself too damn seriously.” Regardless that Whitney Rose exists by that philosophy, she obviously took the recording … Read more
Going to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, to lovingly record 12 covers of vintage soul/R&B classics clearly had a profound effect on singer/songwriter Chris Pierce. It was a pilgrimage to a holy … Read more
In the dark stillness of their a cappella version of the traditional hymn “Old Churchyard” which opens The Wailin’ Jennys’ new album Fifteen, the rapturous harmonies of Nicky Mehta, Ruth … Read more
Review and Photos by Lou Montesano The Tedeschi-Trucks Band’s fall residency at the Beacon Theater has become such a long-standing event, with six shows this year spread over an eight-night … Read more
Listening to The Way Back Home is like walking down a long dirt road; it’s meandering and mellow, and you won’t be in a hurry to reach the end. For … Read more
It seemed almost pre-destined that Reading, PA would eventually get a blues festival. The Berks Arts Council has presented the very successful Berks Jazz Fest for the past 27 years, … Read more
Like the joy and fast-paced enthusiasm conveyed on his classic tune “The Noonward Race,” guitar legend John McLaughlin is fully energized by several musical happenings on the horizon. There’s his … Read more
Perhaps instead of “The Singer,” vocal legend Art Garfunkel should be henceforth known as “The Wordsmith.” Garfunkel is clearly enamored with and by words, and in his unorthodox new semi-memoir, … Read more
Elmore writer Iain Patience visited his native England, and found himself sitting down with a neighbor, Robert Plant. There are stars, superstars and even megastars. Then there is Robert Plant, a guy … Read more
