Leslie Michele Derrough, Author at Glide Magazine

Alex Skolnick: Double Identity

Leslie Michele Derrough June 14, 2011 No Comments

Alex Skolnick is living a double life. On one end of the spectrum, he is an electrifying guitar player speeding up and down the heavy metal highway. At the other end, he is composing notes of sophistication and magnetism, sometimes calculating the next melody in a long drawn out verve of jazz patience. Which end of the musical hourglass he tips the most likely depends on which coast he is on. And this duality is just fine with him.

Cheap Trick: Studio A, IP Casino, Biloxi, MS, 5/13/11

Leslie Michele Derrough June 3, 2011 No Comments

It is now 2011 and lo and behold Cheap Trick are still around, still selling out venues, while playing on massive tours with the likes of Def Leppard and Poison. In fact, the gentleman sitting next to me could barely contain himself when they ripped into “Surrender”. The Blotz wasn’t kidding when he said the music would take you back to a time and a place when youth was taken for granted.

John Mellencamp: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA 5/1/11

Leslie Michele Derrough May 31, 2011 No Comments

Musicians possessing a cocky attitude are an age-old accessory to rock & roll. It is how they have used that sass that makes the musician loved or hated. John Mellencamp is one of those artists who have at times told you bluntly to kiss his ass.

Luther Dickinson – The Interview

Leslie Michele Derrough May 26, 2011 No Comments

Luther Dickinson is a man who needs no introduction. He is a well-respected musician, known to many as being so naturally talented on guitar that he can blow anyone off the stage with the subtlest of notes.

Devon Allman

Leslie Michele Derrough May 22, 2011 No Comments

How does one upstage the legendary Gregg Allman? Have his son’s band open for him and totally kick ass. With enough energy and bravado to spark a full-on fire, Devon Allman and his trio Honeytribe was the band to beat on a special night at the New Orleans House Of Blues.

Jonny Lang: House Of Blues, New Orleans, LA, 4-22-11

Leslie Michele Derrough May 16, 2011 No Comments

If you thought you loved the original version of Jonny Lang’s first big hit “Lie To Me” then you will not know what hit you when he falls into a slow pining acoustic version that will build and build until finally exploding into a meteor storm of electric guitar artistry about mid-way through his blisteringly hot set at the New Orleans House Of Blues. It was amazing to the naked ear.

Robert Plant & The Band Of Joy/Jeff Beck/Mia Borders: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA 4/29/11

Leslie Michele Derrough May 12, 2011 No Comments

A beautiful sunny day that turned hot with the sounds of electric guitars, spiritual voices, and dancing with strangers, the first day of the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was a major success. Crowds were large and the artists playing on the various stages came with their rock & roll boots on.

Todd Kerns: Slash

Leslie Michele Derrough May 10, 2011 No Comments

Todd Kerns is having fun. The 6 foot, 4 inch bass player is running from one end of the stage to the other like there was nothing else in the world but rock & roll. And how could you blame him. He’s on a stage in Jacksonville, Florida, playing in Slash’s band, just tearing it up on the last night of their stint opening for Ozzy Osbourne. Tomorrow, they will leave for Australia, Asia and South America. But tonight, they are rocking out, feeling the high of a show that is kicking ass. And Todd Kerns is loving every minute of it.

Pete Yorn/Ben Kweller: Howlin

Leslie Michele Derrough April 28, 2011 No Comments

Despite being “sicker than a dog”, Pete Yorn pulled himself up by his bootstraps and gave 120 percent without ever blinking an eye nor giving in to whatever illness was ailing him on this steamy hot night in a packed-house old venue that is beloved by many in the Crescent City. But when all was said and done, Pete, along with his bandmates, walked off that stage dripping wet with satisfied sweat.

Getting Serious With Shannon McNally

Leslie Michele Derrough April 14, 2011 No Comments

She is probably rock’s most talented undiscovered gem. This woman with the confident voice, pin-point lyrics and effortless guitar playing has actually been around for years. Yet, if you ask the average music fan, they look at you with a sort of blank expression. And this is a shame because Shannon McNally can rock your socks off at the same time she is hitting you over the head with words that actually make sense.

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