VIDEO PREMIERE: J Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed Inject Lucinda Williams’ “Honey Bee” with Explosive Rock and Roll Charge
Fueled by American rock & roll and Texan country-boogie, J. Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed play revved-up roots music for garages, roadhouses, and juke joints. It’s an old-school sound for the modern age, performed by an organ trio with overdriven amps and plenty of reverence for the trailblazers who came before them. At the […]
50 Years Later: On ‘Hotline,’ J. Geils Band’s Amped Up R&B Stays Under The Radar
Roughly ten years before the J. Geils Band broke through to broad mainstream acclaim via the execrable “Centerfold,” the group had made something of a splash for itself via the popularity centered in their Boston-area region. And the sextet garnered growing attention with 1973’s “Give It To Me.” Culled from and edited down by half […]
Tueday’s Gone: Frank Zappa’s Remarkable Intellect Highlighted With Interview Compilation
As mentioned on yesterday’s Manic Monday, the late great Frank Zappa was no doubt a man of many talents, but perhaps chief among them all was his remarkable intellect. Which of course is really saying something, considering his insanely creative, prolific, and trailblazing contributions to the world of music over the years. That said, there’s a […]
The James Hunter Six Announces Easy Eye Sound Debut ‘Off The Fence’
The James Hunter Six returns with Off The Fence, their first album on Easy Eye Sound, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. This new record features a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison (“Ain’t That A Trip”), marking a full-circle moment for the artist. Featuring twelve self-penned gems, each song is delivered with Hunter’s customary […]
Gregory Alan Isakov Treats Red Rocks To Subdued Yet Moving Performance (PHOTOS)
Not too many touring musicians can call Red Rocks Amphitheatre home, but Gregory Alan Isakov can lay claim to just that. The Boulder, Colorado-based songwriter has been playing shows at the famed venue around Labor Day weekend for some time now, and this year’s run featured two consecutive sold-out nights. So, yeah, it’s a second home for […]
80 Years Ago Today – Ron Pigpen McKernan Was Born
Tedeschi Trucks Band Expand Their Live Ambitions With ‘Englishmen Revisited (Live at Lockn’)’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Some things are best left alone. One of today’s top live bands, Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), had success revisiting the rock classic, Layla, but Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (Live at Lockn’) just doesn’t rise to the same level as the 1970 original. Even with the presence of the original bandleader and co-producer Leon Russell, […]
Tim O’Brien Continues Legacy Of Bluegrass & Folk Innovation With ‘Paper Flowers’ (FEATURE)
A versatile and Grammy-winning musician, Tim O’Brien has built a decades-long career as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Known for his authentic sound and captivating storytelling, O’Brien’s work showcases his adaptability across bluegrass, folk, and Americana genres through his solo efforts and various collaborations. Most recently, he spoke with Glide Magazine about his new recording, […]
Manic Monday: Watch Frank Zappa’s Raucous Performance Of “Muffin Man” Live 1977
After kicking off September on a decidedly avant-garde note last week, it only feels natural to continue in that spirit this week by spotlighting another classic artist from the “Weirdo Wednesday” hall-of-fame, the late great Frank Zappa. But of course, lazily slapping a generic “weird” label on Mr. Zappa simply does not do justice to […]
