A Place for Bass: Chamber Jazz Duets. Review by Stacey Zering.

The Wood Brothers bring joy to a happy crowd of human popcorn with their first live performance at Grand Junction, Colorado’s historic Avalon Theater. Judy Craddock reviews the show.

Singer-songwriter Calli Graver talks with Stacey Zering about her art and the inspiration that fear sometimes reveals.

Drive It Like It’s Stolen (Blood Harmony). Review by Andrew Ellis.

In the news today: Sinead O'Connor, Faith No More

This week, Christopher Long recounts the time he was blessed with a bounty of beautiful vintage LPs from a wonderful bygone era — a massive haul that included the instant crown jewel of his classic crooner collection: an original 1958 mono pressing of Tony’s Greatest Hits. And he got it ALL for FREE!

A musical group arises in the glory days of soul music and nearly implodes when the lead singer is replaced.

Quiet Fire. Review by Stacey Zering.

In the news today: Brutalismus 3000, Steely Dan, Guns N' Roses, Barbie, Bratz, Taylor Swift, Eddie Vedder

We Choose Love. Review by Stacey Zering.

Chaos! Chaos! Chaos! Side B (Switch Hit Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.

A pair of silent comedies from forgotten “silk hat comedian” Raymond Griffith are now available for rediscovery on Blu-ray. Phil Bailey reviews Paths to Paradise and You’d Be Surprised, from Undercrank Productions and the Library of Congress, with musical scores by Ben Model.

Ruthless. Review by Judy Craddock.

Gather round while philosophers discuss the meaning of Punk Rock in Punk Rock and Philosophy by Joshua Heter and Richard Greene, reviewed by Bob Pomeroy.

This week, Christopher Long has his local used record dealer on all fours, digging up a true treasure: a near-mint vinyl copy of Success Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet, the 1982 pop-rock classic from Rick Springfield — for only $6.

In the news today: Soda Stereo, Ana Torroja, Temptress

Not a hot topic at the water cooler. Yet.

Wait (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Stacey Zering.

Are You Sure You Three Guys Know What You’re Doing? (Capri Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Ernie in Kovacsland, Josh Mills, Ben Model, and Pat Thomas’s terrific testament to the memory the TV comedy visionary Ernie Kovacs, gets extra kudos from Phil Bailey.