soul Archive
20 Oct 2024
Seth Applebaum’s Ghost Funk Orchestra
When one thinks of a ghost, there’s an understanding that the figure represents a being that was once living but now continues to exist in the ether, on another plane. […]
01 Oct 2024
30 Days Out, October 2024 #1: King Garbage, Richard Lloyd, Matthew Sweet, New Mastersounds
IMPORTANT NOTE: In light of the disaster in Western NC, please check with the venues. Some or all of these shows may be cancelled. WOW. That’s a succinct summation of […]
14 Sep 2024
Album Review: Bruce Katz Band – Back in Boston Live
It’s refreshing to encounter an artist whose work encompasses soul jazz, blues and r&b, executing each style with verve and authenticity. That’s certainly the case with Back in Boston Live, […]
21 Aug 2024
The Family Stone: All in the Family
Roaring out of Vallejo in the mid ‘60s with a look and sound that set them apart from their contemporaries, Sly and the Family Stone quickly became music superstars. The […]
09 Aug 2024
The Philharmonik: Lessons from the Tiny Desk
Even before he first picked up an instrument, The Philharmonik (born Christian Gates) was a serious music lover. “I was listening to a lot of ‘70s music, he says. “But […]
31 Jul 2024
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio: Right Place, Right Time
DLO3 Makes Timeless Soul Jazz for Today When it comes to jazz organ trios, a certain style and era often comes to mind. Great outfits led by Jimmy Smith, Brother […]
06 Jul 2024
Album Review: The Supremes – We Remember Sam Cooke
Gospel-informed soul singer Sam Cooke died tragically in December 1964 in murky circumstances; at the time, Cooke was enjoying a sustained peak as a songwriter, performer and recording artist. In […]
23 Jun 2024
Album Review: The Temptations – Wish it Would Rain
Detroit soul/r&b vocal group The Temptations were early stars on Berry Gordy’s Motown label. The group had its roots in earlier vocal groups The Cavaliers, The Primes, The Siberians and […]
19 May 2024
Album Review: Omar Coleman – Strange Times
Born and raised on Chicago’s West Side, vocalist and harmonica player Omar Coleman got his first well-deserved break when he was featured on Severn Records’ 2007 compilation of current-day Chicago […]
18 May 2024
Album Review: Danielle Nicole – The Love You Bleed
Electric bassist and singer Danielle Nicole (Schnebelen) debuted with siblings Nick and Kris as Trampled Under Foot in 2000. After honing both her considerable chops and stage presence with that […]