The Allman Brothers Band
It’s still strange to remember just what a short time the Allman Brothers Band existed with both of its namesakes; it was less than three years before older brother Duane … Read more
Posted in August, 2018
Shemekia Copeland
Meeting a rising tide of bigotry and political rancor with powerful, heartfelt arguments for inclusiveness, unity and compassion, Shemekia Copeland throws her heart and soul into the bluesy Americana of … Read more
Air Supply at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, MA
You’d think a group that sings more love songs than Paul McCartney might wear thin over an entire concert, but that would be underestimating Air Supply. Yes, the song’s themes … Read more
Bestival, Lulworth Castle, Dorset U.K.
The circus rolled into the Lulworth Castle grounds last weekend as Bestival celebrated its 15th year this August. With the heatwave riding through this British summer and the skies holding … Read more
Gary Clark Jr. Celebrates Brooklyn!
Photos by Suzanne Cadgene After an opening set from Fiona Silver and Little Thunder, Gary Clark Jr. rocked, socked and delivered the blues to a capacity crowd at Celebrate Brooklyn!, BRIC’s top-shelf … Read more
Rhythm & Roots tickets scarce
Rhythm & Roots, in Ninigret State Park, Charlestown, RI, has remained a favorite destination for reporters who go to festivals for a living. Superb acts, great food, friendly atmosphere and … Read more
Campbell Brothers lift spirits in NYC’s Bryant Park
Photos and Review by Lou Montesano Music lifts our spirits, and who can’t use a little spiritual uplift these days? The Campbell Brothers—Chuck, Darick and Phillip—know all about music as … Read more
Kris Gruen
In danger of bursting, the big, full heart of Kris Gruen’s sweeping, contemporary folk-pop tour de force Coast & Refuge is brimming with hope and optimism. It’s a much more … Read more
Mountain Heart
Looking inward lyrically, while continuing to reshape and polish their rustic sound, acoustic roots music virtuosos Mountain Heart take another leap forward with the lush and lovely Soul Searching. No … Read more
Daphne Lee Martin
Daphne Lee Martin’s love life is an open book on Scared Fearless, the luxuriously furnished fifth album of dark, undulating folk and blues elegance from the Connecticut songstress. Laying bare her … Read more
