Author Archive
28 Sep 2010
The Buzztones’ Show of Excellence
Way back in 2002 I put together a band to play covers of some of my favorite music. Then as now I was especially into mid 60s garage, psych and […]
27 Sep 2010
Interview: Keb Darge
Renowned DJ Keb Darge built a name for himself in music without playing an instrument, writing songs or singing. First as a dancer, he gained notoriety in the clubs. Then […]
24 Sep 2010
Single Review: Sky Parade/Grand Atlantic
I don’t usually review singles (remember those?) but this one warrants attention. Sky Parade is a band fronted by Tommy Dietrick (ex-Brian Jonestown Massacre). The band’s song “I Should Be […]
24 Sep 2010
Interview: Richard Barone – The Warm Glow of Creativity (part 2)
continued from part one… Bill Kopp: The lead guitar on the title track has a very Robert Fripp feel to it. Is that the digital guitar and e-bow? Richard Barone: […]
23 Sep 2010
Interview: Richard Barone – The Warm Glow of Creativity (part 1)
In the 1980s, Richard Barone led the alterna-pop/new wave group The Bongos. Since that time he’s remained busy producing other artists, recording and performing as a solo artist, and even […]
22 Sep 2010
Album Review: Gold Motel – Summer House
I’m pretty sure I’m no sexist, but for whatever reason, female vocalists have to jump a pretty high bar to give me any joy. There are certainly exceptions, artists whose […]
21 Sep 2010
Album Review: Claudette King – We’re Onto Something
Yes, I know, I know. Return visitors to this site may notice that quite a few of my album reviews begin with a brief (or not-so-brief) section in which I […]
20 Sep 2010
Concert Review: Dungen – Asheville NC, Sep. 12 2010
“Hello. We are The Pixies.” That was the puckish greeting that Gustav Estjes — leader of Swedish folkrockpsych quartet Dungen proffered to the audience on a recent Saturday night at […]
17 Sep 2010
Bootleg Bin: Priory of Brion – Sheffield ‘99
In the mid- to late-1960s Robert Plant did a stint as lead singer for Band of Joy (no musical relation, sadly and somewhat perversely, to the group of the same […]