Rick Wakeman Makes One More Tour
Rick Wakeman’s final solo tour highlights YES and Yessonata.
Rick Wakeman’s final solo tour highlights YES and Yessonata.
Close Connection (Sunnyside Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Do Not Disturb (Esoteric Antenna). Review by Al Pergande.
Apparitions (Carpark Records). Review by Jeff Schweers.
Living Out of Time (Ruf). Review by Carl F Gauze.
King of Missouri (Bongo Beat). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Flies the Field (Quarterstick). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Madtropolis (Metal Blade). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
The Very Best of Supertramp (A&M / Universal). Review by Hal Horowitz.
Immediate Eternity (Nevermore). Review by David Lee Beowulf.
The Ride (Jetset). Review by Kiran Aditham.
Hit singles can be a double-edged sword, especially when the single in question represents a departure for the band. Case in point, The Verve Pipe, who had trouble finding radio airplay after graduating from their ubiquitous hit single, “The Freshman.” Singer Brian Van Der Ark relates the hard lessons of the music biz to Gail Worley.
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.