LISTEN: On “Solitary Girl” Jenny O Drops Punkish Riffs & Ragged Yet Contagious Pop

LISTEN: On “Solitary Girl” Jenny O Drops Punkish Riffs & Ragged Yet Contagious Pop

“Solitary Girl”, the latest release from Los Angeles-based songwriter Jenny O. is a beautiful mashup of Hunky Dory era Bowie riffs, driving krautrock drum beats, and soupy psychedelic guitars. The tone set by this cacophonous symphony creates a harmonious sense of duality with the catchy pop melodies, giving just enough a glimpse of the dark side to keep the listener on […]

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Reading Blues Fest Serves Up Tab Benoit, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Sugaray Rayford & More (FESTIVAL REVIEW/PHOTOS)

Reading Blues Fest Serves Up Tab Benoit, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Sugaray Rayford & More (FESTIVAL REVIEW/PHOTOS)

In its fifth year, the Reading Blues Fest seems to have cemented its place as an annual event where fans can look forward to seeing the leading contemporary blues artists. Multiple BMA winners and nominees as well as Grammy nominees The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Eric Gales graced an impressive lineup of national headliners on November 17-20, […]

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Previously Unissued Live Recordings by Ahmad Jamal – ‘Emerald City Nights 1963-1964 and 1965-1966’ Gets Record Store Day Release (ALBUM REVIEW)

Previously Unissued Live Recordings by Ahmad Jamal – ‘Emerald City Nights 1963-1964 and 1965-1966’ Gets Record Store Day Release (ALBUM REVIEW)

The 92-year-old living legend, pianist Ahmad Jamal, a perfectionist of the highest order, has countless live performances that never made it to record – now Emerald City Nights Sees an official release.

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‘The Lives Of Brian’ by Brian Johnson Revisits Raspy Voiced AC/DC Singer’s Early Years With Humor & Decorum (BOOK REVIEW)

‘The Lives Of Brian’ by Brian Johnson Revisits Raspy Voiced AC/DC Singer’s Early Years With Humor & Decorum (BOOK REVIEW)

For those who have rocked with Brian Johnson in AC/DC for the last 42 years, his new memoir, The Lives Of Brian, will have you foaming at the mouth happy; but not if you’re wanting the whole story of his AC/DC adventures

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Trumpeter Nicholas Payton Ups His Craftmanship On Hip Hop Influenced ‘Couch Sessions’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Trumpeter Nicholas Payton Ups His Craftmanship On Hip Hop Influenced ‘Couch Sessions’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Nicholas Payton has frequently stated that his favorite musician is Miles Davis. So, here on Couch Sessions he taps a couple of veterans with similar shared histories – with each other and with Miles, bassist Buster Williams and drummer Lenny White.

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Lucy Dacus Delivers Crystalline Song Versions & Playful Banter at Oakland’s Fox Theater (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)

Lucy Dacus Delivers Crystalline Song Versions & Playful Banter at Oakland’s Fox Theater (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)

“This city is a very special place for us. It’s the first city where we ever sold out a venue on tour, and it feels like you bring that same energy every time we come back,” Lucy Dacus said mid-way through her dynamic show at the Fox Theater in Oakland on November 17th.

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35 Years Ago Today – Kenny Rogers Stars in Film Series ‘The Gambler III: The Legend Continues’

35 Years Ago Today – Kenny Rogers Stars in Film Series ‘The Gambler III: The Legend Continues’

35 years ago today (11/22/87), Kenny Rogers further franchised one of his biggest songs when the first part of a two-part CBS TV special, “The Gambler III: The Legend Continues” premiered. Rogers starred as Brady Hawkes in the “mini series” where the plot was to keep government corruption from a…
Billy Strings Confirms Two Red Rock Shows May 11/12: Fair AXS Registration Open Now

Billy Strings Confirms Two Red Rock Shows May 11/12: Fair AXS Registration Open Now

At this point in his successful reign, Billy Strings can play a week’s worth of shows at Red Rocks and still not supply the demand out there for his string band prowess. Yet fans will have to settle for two in-demand shows this spring instead. Strings will return to Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre next spring for two shows on May 11 and 12. 

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Brandi Carlile Announces Mothership Weekend Festival Featuring Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples & More

Brandi Carlile Announces Mothership Weekend Festival Featuring Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples & More

“Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend” will take place in Miramar Beach, FL May 12-14. Created as an annual Mother’s Day celebration,

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Trey Anastasio Releasing ‘The Beacon Jams’ Live Collection Friday 11/25

Trey Anastasio Releasing ‘The Beacon Jams’ Live Collection Friday 11/25

Trey Anastasio announces the release of The Beacon Jams, an all-new collection compiling outstanding live performances from his eight-week virtual residency at New York City’s historic Beacon Theatre in the fall of 2020

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