28 Oct 2026
Hundred-word Reviews for October 2026, #2
Time for five more capsule reviews. This time around it’s five archival or reissue releases, all from the fine folks at Think Like a Key. The Shirts – Live at […]
27 Oct 2026
Take Five: Must-hear Tracks Featuring Mitch Mitchell
Drummer Mitch Mitchell is best known for his work as a member of legendary power trio the Jimi Hendrix Experience. With that group he recorded three landmark albums: Are You […]
26 Oct 2026
Hundred-word Reviews for October 2026, #1
More Hundred worders. A really good batch this time around. Anthony Garone – OK, But Why? Imagine an unholy amalgam of Primus, King Crimson, Buckethead, Steve Vai and Frank Zappa. […]
23 Oct 2026
Take Five: Thin Lizzy’s Biggest Hit Singles in Ireland
While their success on record charts in the U.S. was measured, Thin Lizzy was wildly popular in other countries. Ranked as one of the top acts of the 1970s, the […]
22 Oct 2026
Inuit Savants: The Residents’ ‘Eskimo’ (Part 2 of 2)
Continued from Part One… Bill: In ‘92, the group took another crack at developing a live touring opera of Eskimo. They went so far as to commission set designs from […]
21 Oct 2026
Inuit Savants: The Residents’ ‘Eskimo’ (Part 1 of 2)
NOTE #1: This interview was conducted in late 2025, just ahead of a planned Residents tour commemorating their Eskimo LP. For health reasons, the tour was postponed for some six […]
20 Oct 2026
Album Review: Catfish Keith – Sugar for Sugar
Born Keith Kozacik, Catfish Keith is a singer, guitarist and songwriter whose primary (but notably not only) instrument is the resonator guitar. The East Chicago, Indiana native debuted on record […]
19 Oct 2026
Take Five: Deep Purple Making Their Mark
Deep Purple are heavyweights in the world of rock. Listeners around the globe know the British group’s biggest hits, including the signature track “Smoke on the Water” from the band’s […]
16 Oct 2026
Album Review: Chris O’Leary – Blue Collar
Singer Chris O’Leary earned his stripes fronting Levon Helm’s band, The Barnburners. O’Leary was with that group on vocals and harp for six years, 1999-2005. Setting out on his own, […]
15 Oct 2026
30 Days Out, October #2: The Residents, Beck, Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty, The Record Company
Wow. This time around we have two major, major live acts, one of whom has never played Asheville before, and a world-class duo, half of which is based in Asheville, […]