Van Morrison will turn 60 next month but still he remains one of the most celebrated artists to come out of the British invasion of the swinging sixties.
Charlie Musselwhite is as blue as blues can get. Armed with road tested vocals and killer harp licks, Musselwhite is one of the most celebrated artists to ever count off a shuffle. The past year has been no exception as he took home three prestigious W.C. Handy Awards.
The latest John Hiatt offering was produced by Jim Dickinson and features his two sons, Cody and Luther (from the North Mississippi Allstars) on guitar and drums. With impassionate lyrics, the singer/songwriter paints confessional narratives with a sundry assortment of styles.
The Cowboy Junkies rarely record other songwriter’s material. However, when they do they are usually diamonds in the rough that only the hardcore fans of a particular artist have heard.
Originally released in 1980, The Great Rock
Unlike the Weezer-esque timbre of the first record, this sophomore set is in your face with very little over-the-top production; just straight rock and roll.
Power-pop trio Keane has had quite a year since the release of their debut, Hopes and Fears. And it seems to be continuing, as they were recently honored with the Ivor Nouello Award as “Songwriters of the Year,” and are slotted to headline at six festivals before joining U2 for five shows.
