Author Archive
28 Jan 2025
Five must-hear songs from Split Enz
Led by Neil Finn, Crowded House was one of the most popular groups in the world through the 1990s and beyond. With hits like “Don’t Dream it’s Over,” the group […]
27 Jan 2025
Take Five: Classic Ringo Starr Singles
Ringo Starr was one-fourth of the most influential group in the history of rock music. His inimitable style, charm and drumming endeared him to legions of fans. He sang on […]
26 Jan 2025
Five Highlights from ‘90s Tribute Albums
All-star tribute albums have been a popular medium in the world of popular music for many years. But the CD age brought with it a renewed interest in the form. […]
25 Jan 2025
Music Blurbs, Vol. 6
More of my capsule commentaries. Jonathan Richman Whether he meant to or not, Jonathan Richman became one of the most influential figures in alternative rock. Leading his band The Modern […]
24 Jan 2025
Film Review: Daytime Revolution
New documentary chronicles John and Yoko’s groundbreaking week on daytime TV In 1972, most Americans had a limited set of choices when it came to television viewing. Most markets – […]
23 Jan 2025
Album Review: Duke Robillard – Roll With Me
Singer-guitarist Duke Robillard has had a long, illustrious and creatively fruitful career. Co-founder of Roomful of Blues in 1967, he remained with that group for a decade, cutting a pair […]
22 Jan 2025
Album Review: Ping Rose – Conjure Man
With a dazzlingly varied musical back story, Memphis-born, Nashville-based guitarist, singer and songwriter Ping Rose makes music in the blues tradition. But while Rose uses blues as a foundation, on […]
21 Jan 2025
Psychedelic Furs: The Boys That (Re)invented Rock & Roll
As the British band approaches its 50th anniversary, they’re still making great new music The Psychedelic Furs burst onto the London postpunk scene in 1977. As the group’s name suggests, […]
20 Jan 2025
The Music of Mary Lattimore: ‘Not Just for Doing Yoga’
Outside of classical and Celtic music, the harp isn’t widely heard. But in the hands of Asheville native Mary Lattimore, the massive, stringed acoustic instrument has become the centerpiece of […]
19 Jan 2025
Album Review: Jerry McCain – Jerry McCain’s Blues Party
Born in rural Alabama in 1930, blues singer and harpist Jerry McCain developed the skills and fortitude to hold his own alongside artists like Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson. […]