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Lou Ragland: I Travel Alone

Ron Hart June 15, 2012 No Comments

Long before they conquered American radio with their super corny smash "You Sexy Thing", London's Hot Chocolate were assumingly unaware that during their days recording singles for Apple Corps and being mentored by Mickie Most they shared their name with the funkiest group in Cleveland, Ohio at the time–led by one of the greatest voices to emerge from the Midwestern soul movement of the 1970s.

The Wood Brothers: Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT 5/25/12

Doug Collette June 15, 2012 No Comments

That relish no doubt has to do with the relatively new presence of percussionist/vocalist Jano Rix. Chris and Oliver are now separated at their own microphones stage left and right to accommodate a clear sightline to the new addition to the band, so Rix’ presence presents The Wood Brothers as a versatile three-man band that often sounds twice its size. And it's not just when he joins in singing as he did when the threesome gathered round a vintage mike for "Liza Jane;" Rix’ agile drum work brings The Woods to the threshold of an even more vigorous and assertive approach.

Brandi Carlile: Bear Creek

Peter Zimmerman June 15, 2012 No Comments

Bear Creek is a demonstration of Carlile and her band’s incredible musical talent, but it’s also a jumbled mess of genre and poor sequencing.

THEESatisfaction: awE NaturalE

Gabriella Librizzi June 13, 2012 No Comments

It is a trance-rap record full of cadence and soul, but one that might seem unappealing to the many who would otherwise embrace this type of avant-garde experimentation.

Gossip: A Joyful Noise

Peter Zimmerman June 13, 2012 No Comments

Gossip’s fifth studio album A Joyful Noise embraces their disco-funk fervor and turns pop inclinations into full-on infatuation.

Billy Martin Wil Blades: Shimmy

Doug Collette June 12, 2012 No Comments

Any music lover who relished Billy Martin's collaboration with John Medeski, Mago, will not only anticipate the master percussionist's self-produced work with Wil Blades, but be eminently satisfied with it as well.

Caravan of Thieves: Funhouse

Sheryl Hunter June 12, 2012 No Comments

Like a lot of young string bands, Caravan of Thieves looks to the past for inspiration – but unlike many of their peers they do not revel in bluegrass or old-timey music. This is one band that digs in a different direction, grabbing their influences from Django Reinhardt, swing, tango, and even scary old movies. Add to that the contemporary sounds like the Beatles, 1960s folk and the theatrical production “Stomp” and you have a sense of the crazy mixed bag that is Caravan of Thieves.

Silversun Pickups: Neck Of The Woods

David Hoffman June 11, 2012 No Comments

Neck of the Woods is a compelling reminder that bands can successfully blend personal expansion and experiments while paying homage to years gone by.

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals : The Lion The Beast The Beat

Jeremy Lukens June 11, 2012 No Comments

Earlier in the year, some fans were worried about the direction Grace Potter and the Nocturnals were heading. Bassist Catherine Popper had recently left the band. Then the band announced a tour opening for country artists Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw. The release of The Lion The Beast The Beat should alleviate those worries, though.

Bonnaroo 2012 Day 4 6/10/12

Bryan Rodgers June 11, 2012 No Comments

Summing up an event like Bonnaroo takes time for reflection and consideration, but by the time Phish’s closing set was over on Sunday night, it was clear and simple – Bonnaroo 2012 is going to be remembered as one of the great ones. Looking back over the music and surprises of the weekend, Sunday’s shows don’t necessarily stand out among the shock rock and superjams and sunrise sets (okay, Lionel Richie showed up and sang “All Night Long” with Kenny Rogers, but that wasn’t totally unexpected). But it was as solid as any of the festival’s four days thanks to solid if relatively unsurprising performances by veteran acts.

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