Kenny Curcio, with a Hometown Heart
|Kenny Curcio has always had a passion for music and sharing. He began on the family organ, got his first guitar at 12, started songwriting in high school and formed … Read more
Kenny Curcio has always had a passion for music and sharing. He began on the family organ, got his first guitar at 12, started songwriting in high school and formed … Read more
This super fine collection was my introduction to this man and his art. David G. Smith firmly answers his own musical question posed in the title of this from-start-to-finish super-strong … Read more
From his distinctive sound to his iconic look to his memorable stage performances, Dr. John embodied New Orleans, even as he blurred the lines between R&B, rock, blues, funk, boogie-woogie, … Read more
If you’re not familiar with Samantha Fish, Kill Or Be Kind is a great opportunity to get acquainted. The Kansas City-born rocker has won numerous awards including Best New Blues … Read more
With a lineup of rotating instruments such as sousaphone, alto sax, bass clarinet, acoustic bass, beat-boxing, guitar, one might not expect an indie-folk take on Erykah Badu’s song “Phone Down,” … Read more
Photos by Derek Meade Virtuoso guitarist Paul Barrere, best known for his work with Little Feat and Barrere and (Fred) Tackett, has passed away in Los Angeles. He was 71. … Read more
First things first; this is a true delight, an album of pure quality, beauty and surprising strength. Robinson’s vocal delivery is always full-on, forefront and soulful. And perhaps surprising, his … Read more
In Sunday School, reverends, brotherhood, Heaven above and harps all enter the curriculum, but The Reverend Shawn Amos & the Brotherhood style those things a little differently on their latest … Read more
Beyond the Blue Door is one of those albums you just know is gonna be worthwhile. The 23rd studio release from Ronnie Earl and his band, the Broadcasters, since they … Read more
When the opening track hit my headphones, my first thought was WOW! if there were needle scratches, pops and a far thinner sound, it would be like a time travel … Read more