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Of all the places across this great country known for unique and exhilarating music, none have the vast riches of the Pelican State. Rollicking blues, spicy and swampy Cajun and … Read more
This is a simply wonderful album, truly excellent for the most part. Mitch Woods is a hugely talented, explosive pianist with a fine, tenor voice and a rollicking, rolling sense … Read more
By Iain Patience Harry P. Traum is unlikely to register with many, a name that slips past with neither a nod nor even a glance, perhaps. Shorten it, … Read more
My favorite festival, Rhythm and Roots, in Charlestown, RI, has it all: great acts, friendly crowds, super dance tent, interesting vendors and tasty, one-of-a-kind foods, all at a manageable size … Read more
By Jim Hynes [O]k, true, Stony Plain puts out an anniversary collection every five years, but not many independent labels have been in business for forty years. So 40 Years … Read more
AL KOOPER Brooklynite Al Kooper (Alan Peter Kuperschmidt) grew up with his father’s Bessie Smith records, cultivating his love for blues, soul, gospel, and R&B. He taught himself piano and … Read more
