soul Archive
01 Oct 2026
30 Days Out, October 2026 #1: Luna, Macon Music Revue, Trombone Shorty, Thundercat
Some great nationally-touring acts in this one. I’ll get back to 30 Days Out covering some WNC artists presently. Meantime… Artist: Luna Venue: Grey Eagle Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 […]
08 Sep 2026
Blu-ray Review: Soul to Soul
Questlove did the worlds of arts and culture a major service when he shepherded Summer of Soul onto the screens. Not only did that archival concert film shine a light […]
01 Sep 2026
30 Days Out, September 2026 #1: Carrie Morrison, Datrian Johnson, Gov’t Mule, Rising Appalachia
For the first of my two September ‘26 installments of 30 Days Out, I’m featuring an all-locals lineup. Two are well-known locally and emerging as national talents. And two are […]
18 Jul 2026
Album Review: T Staggs – Southern Soul Era, Vol. 2
Sweet soul is a subgenre that’s been with us for awhile now. Built on the foundation of ‘60s soul of the Stax and Motown varieties, these days it’s often infused […]
17 Jun 2026
Lee Fields: Every Date is a Talent Show
NOTE: This feature references a live date that took place in April 2026. Lee Fields was in love with music from an early age. But by age 13, music wasn’t […]
14 May 2026
Album Review: Parlor Greens — Emeralds
Soul jazz enjoyed its heyday in the 1950s and ‘60s. Often led by veterans of the hard bop movement, soul jazz offered a tuneful, less avant-garde and more accessible approach […]
10 Apr 2026
Album Review: Stax Revue: Live in ‘65!
In 1965, a professional recording was made at the 5-4 Ballroom in Watts, Los Angeles; the recording documented the powerhouse Stax Revue. The recordings sat unissued until 1991-92 when Stax […]
31 Mar 2026
Album Reviews: Four by Ray Charles
Among his myriad achievements, Ray Charles was the consummate crossover artist. Across the scope of his lengthy career, he made music in a wide variety of styles: r&b, rock ‘n’ […]
16 Mar 2026
30 Days Out, March 2026 #2: Michael Rabinowitz Quartet, Somewhat Petty, Lee Fields, Della Mae
A world-class jazz musician, a pair of celebrated Asheville-based acts and a top-flight bluegrass group: those are among the highlights of the coming 30 days in live music here in […]
03 Mar 2026
Hundred-word Reviews for March 2026: New Releases
This time around it’s an assortment of riches in a variety of styles, all with my enthusiastic recommendation. Salt Collective – A Brief History of Blindness One of the most […]