2018

‘Final Portrait’ and the Madcap Absurdity of the Artistic Process (FILM REVIEW)

James Roberts April 20, 2018 No Comments

The Stanley Tucci directed movie is a delightful musing on art and artists.

Pete Townshend’s ‘Who Came First’ 45th Anniversary Edition Proves Durable & Visionary (ALBUM REVIEW)

Doug Collette April 20, 2018 No Comments

[rating=8.00] “The Seeker,” an exalting version of which appears on the second CD in this 45th anniversary edition of Pete Townshend’s Who Came First, is not one of his most

Neil Young’s ‘Roxy-Tonight’s The Night Live’ Encompasses Musical Ragged Glory (ALBUM REVIEW)

Doug Collette April 20, 2018 No Comments

[rating=8.00] The ever-so-loose aggregation dubbed ‘The Santa Monica Flyers,’ appearing on Neil Young’s Roxy-Tonight’s The Night Live has more than a little in common with his most regular accompanists of

Jazz Experimentalist Dana Murray Creates Demanding Yet Rewarding Listen With ‘The Negro Manifesto’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Jim Hynes April 20, 2018 No Comments

[rating=8.00] Through his almost 30-year career Omaha’s Dana Murray has been a collaborator, sideman, producer or educator, roles that he will continue. Given his impressive resume, it’s rather surprising that

Bob Rea Echoes Classic Singer-Songwriter Era With ‘Southbound’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Jim Hynes April 20, 2018 No Comments

[rating=8.00] Bob Rea has been making music for 50 years, but this is only his third recording, the previous coming 7 years ago. His is a vintage style, compared by

A Perfect Circle Turns 180 on ‘Eat the Elephant’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

James Roberts April 19, 2018 No Comments

Mood and atmosphere are ramped up in A Perfect Circle’s first album of all new, all original material in 15 years.

King Tuff Rebrands Hook Driven Garage Rock With ‘The Other’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

William Lewis April 19, 2018 No Comments

[rating=7.00] Now five albums into a career that basically defines the term ‘cult following’, Kyle Thomas’ King Tuff character has become a legend in its own right. Adored by college

Tristen Revs Up Wide Ranging Performance at Brooklyn’s Union Pool (SHOW REVIEW)

Maeri Ferguson April 19, 2018 No Comments

Longtime fans of Nashville singer-songwriter Tristen Gaspadarek were treated to a wide-ranging live set at a recent show at Brooklyn’s Union Pool. On the heels of her fizzy 2017 release

Judas Priest Revels in Heavy Metal Glory in Portland (PHOTOS)

Jessica Rentola Ramberg April 19, 2018 No Comments

Heavy metal legends are Judas Priest are currently kicking ass across America on their Firepower Tour, and on Tuesday, April 17 they descended on the Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a

The Mallett Brothers Band Hit Brooklyn Bowl With Jon Fishman (PHOTOS)

Filip Zalewski April 19, 2018 No Comments

Supporting their upcoming album Vive L’Acadie, The Mallett Brothers Band brought their mix of alt-country, Americana and good times rock and roll to the Brooklyn Bowl on Thursday, April 12. They were