Author Archive
02 Mar 2026
30 Days Out, March 2026 #1: Glen Phillips, Tito Puente Jr., Mammoth, Asian Soundscapes
Two sons of legends proudly carry on the family business. Front man of an excellent band tours solo. And a world-class composer who happens to call Asheville home stages a […]
27 Feb 2026
Album Review: Miles Davis – The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel
While serious and exclusively-jazz fans might bristle at the notion, Miles Davis is jazz’s Beatles. While their musical careers and work are vastly different, both Miles and the Fab Four […]
26 Feb 2026
Shoegaze Redux: LSD and the Search for God
Founded more than 20 years ago in San Francisco, LSD and the Search for God have cultivated a following organically; almost by accident, in fact. They’ve carefully curated their engaging […]
25 Feb 2026
Everybody Digs Bill Evans; Two of Us Talk About Him (Part 2 of 2)
A shorter edit of this conversation appeared previously in The Tonearm. Continued from Part One… In the new set’s liner notes, you assert that LaFaro helped move bass beyond its […]
24 Feb 2026
Everybody Digs Bill Evans; Two of Us Talk About Him (Part 1 of 2)
A shorter edit of this conversation appeared previously in The Tonearm. Bill Evans is one of the most important figures in jazz. While he had more than his share of […]
23 Feb 2026
Book Review: Land of a Thousand Sessions
My first knowing encounter with the writing of Rob Bowman came when I bought a used paperback copy of his 1997 book Soulsville USA. That book was and remains a […]
20 Feb 2026
Book Review: Derek Shulman – Giant Steps
I’ve known for a very long time that Derek Shulman is a remarkable musical force. His work co-leading Gentle Giant represents an exemplar of what we like to call progressive […]
19 Feb 2026
Music Blurbs, Vol. 19
Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles Tribute bands are a significant and visible part of today’s live music landscape. Bands dedicated to capturing the sounds, visual images and overall vibe […]
18 Feb 2026
Take Five: Great Covers by The Smithereens
The Smithereens are one of America’s great rock bands. With a deep sense of history and an understanding of what makes rock a vital force, the New Jersey band has […]
17 Feb 2026
Take Five: Oasis’ Biggest Smash Hits
Considering the always volatile and contentious relationship among brothers Noel and Ian Gallagher, the idea that Oasis would ever reunite seemed unlikely. But here we are in 2025/6, and the […]