Archive Archaeology: Phil Alvin
Bob Pomeroy digs into Un “Sung Stories” (1986, Liberation Hall), Blasters’ frontman Phil Alvin’s American Roots collaboration with Sun Ra and his Arkestra, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and New Orleans saxman Lee Allen.
Bob Pomeroy digs into Un “Sung Stories” (1986, Liberation Hall), Blasters’ frontman Phil Alvin’s American Roots collaboration with Sun Ra and his Arkestra, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and New Orleans saxman Lee Allen.
24th Street Blues (Bohemian Neglect Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
55th Anniversary Super Deluxe Double LP (Don Giovanni Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Kramies (VanGerrett Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Misanthropology (Westgaard Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Cover to Cover (Compass Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Keep For Cheap (Refresh Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Jeremy Glazier and guests Chelsey Coy and Gary Knight of Americana folk band Single Girl Married Girl talk about new music from soulful country artist Riddy Arman, folk favorite Ben Greenberg, Norwegian folk duo Kings of Convenience, and Single Girl Married Girl’s third album, Three Generations of Leaving. Don’t miss it!
Yol (ATO Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Fly On The Wall. (Local Woman Records) Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Some Good Lives (Dutch Records). Review by Jeremy Glazier.
The Man With Everything (Flour Sack Cape Records). Review by Jeremy Glazier.
Flying Carpet (Justin Time). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Lost + Found (Rock Ridge Music). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Freedom Highway (Nonesuch). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Aldous Harding (Flying Nun). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Through the Thin (Riled Up Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
First Time, Long Time. Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Still (Fantasy). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
A free form New Age band loves to jam and packs up their harp, hits the road, and parties like its 2004.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.