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The Clearwater Jazz Holiday returned to their traditional home of Coachman Park and a brand new concert facility, The Sound. Bob Pomeroy spent the October weekend grooving to old, often surprising favorites and discovering some new, talented characters.
Hailing from the southwest of France, The Llamps build on a sound that’s equal parts New York City grit, San Francisco psychedelia, and spaghetti Western twang, which makes for a pan-global main dish.
Native Sons (New West Records). Review by Jeremy Glazier.
Native Sons (New West). Review by Julius C. Lacking.
If you got The Nude Party to perform at your next get-together, it would be the kind of shindig that produces two marriages, three break-ups, and gossip for years to come.
It’s been 45 years since Chrissie Hynde initially hit her stride with the Pretenders, and she hasn’t slowed down for anybody since.
Alphabetland (Fat Possum). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Help Machine (33 1/3 Records). Review by Christopher Long.
I Used to be Pretty (Yep Roc). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Music is the Answer (Minky Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Tempest (Sony Music). Review by James Mann.
Tin Can Trust (Shout! Factory). Review by Carl F Gauze.
American Horizon (Los Cenzontles Arts Center). Review by Carl F Gauze.
American Horizon (Los Cenzontles Arts Center). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Jaggedland (429). Review by Sean Slone.
A Tribute to Doug Sahm (Vanguard Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Where the Palm Trees Grow (Spade Productions). Review by Carl F Gauze.
The Town and the City (Hollywood). Review by Sean Slone.
Hell Can Wait (Nomad). Review by Carl F Gauze.
A Thousand Days (Kontext). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
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.