Country 500 (Day Three)
An estimated crowd of 50,000 barbecued enthusiasts converged on the infield of Daytona’s World-Famous International Speedway for a three-day celebration of “Great American Music.”
An estimated crowd of 50,000 barbecued enthusiasts converged on the infield of Daytona’s World-Famous International Speedway for a three-day celebration of “Great American Music.”
Ray Benson looks back at the his journey with Asleep At the Wheel, and the result is a hoot. James Mann says “Ah ha!”
After spending decades as a session musician, Bay Area blues artist Tom Casino carves his own identity in the aging genre by adding drunken wit and Ramones pop-punk to the mix.
Live (New West). Review by Joe Frietze.
Dare to Dream: The Best of Don Walser (Texas Music ,Group / Lone Star). Review by James Mann.
The Best of Asleep at the Wheel (MCA). Review by Matt Thompson.
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.