Reviews

‘Preacher’ Inches Closer to Finale (TV REVIEW)

James Roberts July 25, 2016 No Comments

In season one’s penultimate episode, Preacher ties some loose ends and sets the stage for the finale.

Alabama Shakes, Middle Brother, Phil Cook And More Close Newport Folk Festival 2016 On High Note (REVIEW/PHOTOS)

Maeri Ferguson July 25, 2016 1 Comment

Peace flowed freely out of Fort Adams for the final day of Newport Folk Festival, which began traditionally, with gospel music pouring off the Fort stage and out into the

Jimmy “Duck” Holmes Offers “Bentonia Blues” Time Capsule on ‘It Is What It Is’

Scott Zuppardo July 25, 2016 1 Comment

[rating=9.00] The inaugural release on the brand new label, Blue Front Records, is a keeper by many a bastion. Forever immortalizing the famous Bentonia, Mississippi juke joint started by Jimmy

Tedeschi Trucks Band, Los Lobos, North Mississippi All-Stars Evoke Spirit of ’69 at Bethel Woods (SHOW REVIEW)

Joe Raniere July 25, 2016 No Comments

On July 20th, the Wheels of Soul Tour featuring Tedeschi Trucks Band, Los Lobos and the North Mississippi All-Stars wowed the crowd at Bethel Woods, the site of the original

Miles Ahead & Audio Companion Pieces Reaffirm Jazz Icon’s Influence (DVD REVIEW)

Doug Collette July 25, 2016 No Comments

Because he so artfully interweaves literal storytelling with provocative movie-making, Don Cheadle deserves an Academy Award for Miles Ahead. Both the conception and execution of this homage to the late

String Cheese Incident Cut Loose, Bust Out Big Covers in Eugene, OR (RECAP/PHOTOS)

Greg Homolka July 24, 2016 No Comments

Christening Oregon as their home away from home, String Cheese Incident cut loose with a strong show in Eugene, Oregon to open their two-night run at the Cuthbert Amphitheater. The

Patti Smith, Graham Nash, Margo Price and More Heat Things Up On Day 2 Of Newport Folk Festival 2016 (REVIEW/PHOTOS)

Maeri Ferguson July 24, 2016 No Comments

Continuing the tradition of politicism and positivity, the second day of Newport Folk brought more loud, passionate voices of change to all three stages. Leading the charge was the day’s

Case/Lang/Veirs, Freakwater, The Arcs Among Top Highlights On Day 1 of Newport Folk Festival 2016 (REVIEW/PHOTOS)

Maeri Ferguson July 23, 2016 1 Comment

There could not be a more poignant, significant time of year for the Newport Folk Festival to take place than this week, as the Republican National Convention blows through Cleveland.