Author Archive
11 Aug 2010
Travel Diary: Branson MO (part one)
I recently returned from a musical pilgrimage to Memphis TN and Branson MO. Stay with me: I had a very good reason to visit Branson. No, really. Over the coming […]
10 Aug 2010
Bootleg Bin: Pinnwheel – Pinnwheel
This endearing collection is of interest primarily to Fountains of Wayne fans, but in a perfect world that would include damn near everybody. Recorded (as best as anyone can determine) […]
09 Aug 2010
Album Review: Burton Cummings – Above the Ground
Sometimes, life disappoints. You go into a new experience hoping it will meet your expectations, and it falls short. You did your best to not, as the Brogues sang, “build […]
06 Aug 2010
The Gary Wright Interview, Part Two
Continued from Part One BILL KOPP: Two of the bonus tracks on Connected are George Harrison-related. “To Discover Yourself” was co-written with George in 1971. Can you tell me a […]
05 Aug 2010
The Gary Wright Interview, Part One
Though New Jersey-born, keyboardist Gary Wright first rose to fame as a member of an English band, Spooky Tooth. That group played piano- and organ-centric progressive rock with a blues […]
04 Aug 2010
Bootleg Bin: The 101ers feat. Joe Strummer: Cleopatra’s, December 20, 1975
“No Beatles or Rolling Stones in 1977!” Yeah, right. That famously provocative quote has been attributed to The Clash. And while it’s true that mid-70s punk in its various forms […]
03 Aug 2010
Album Review: Maple Mars – Galaxyland
Intelligent, well-produced powerpop generally draws its inspiration from a rather short list of influences. While the most mediocre powerpop tends to chase its own tail – serving up predigested, overly […]
02 Aug 2010
Album Review: the Orlons – The Wah-Watusi / South Street
Another in the current series of re-releases from the Cameo-Parkway vaults, this Orlons twofer The Wah-Watusi / South Street is a delight. More than simply a smooth R&B-pop vocal group, […]
30 Jul 2010
Album Review: Frank Royster – Innocence is Bliss
Since we’re such close friends, dear reader, I’ll reveal something about myself. I always get a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye when I watch Tom […]
29 Jul 2010
Concert Review: Paul McCartney – July 28 2010, Charlotte NC
Though I did my best not to, as the July 2010 Paul McCartney concert in Charlotte kicked off, I already had in my head a couple of ideas I thought […]