Garage Sale Vinyl: The Beatles
This week Christopher Long visits his local flea market and comes home with a banger — an early vinyl pressing of the Beatles 1970 classic, Let it Be — for a buck!
This week Christopher Long visits his local flea market and comes home with a banger — an early vinyl pressing of the Beatles 1970 classic, Let it Be — for a buck!
The Second Album (Wicked Cool Records). Review by Christopher Long.
The sad, rancorous end of The Beatles is compelling told in And In The End.
Two artists look at fathers and sons - Doug Hoekstra experiences Springsteen on Broadway.
The latest configuration of this chart-busting ’90s combo played a concise set to an intimate Florida crowd.
What if everyone had a point but you? Harry Nilsson and Oblio find out in this marvelous film for children – and their parents!
Take a tour through the Pointless Forest with Harry Nilsson and Ringo Starr.
Roger Hodgson may not be a household name, but you’re certainly familiar with his voice and his work. As the former Supertramp member makes his way across America, Bryan Tilford finds out where his distinctive voice has been hiding and what he plans to do with it.
McCartney and McCartney II (Reissued) (MPL communications). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Colin Hay tells stories and knocks off his hits in this intimate acoustic show at Orlando’s Plaza Live. Carl F Gauze sits in.
Connected (Larkio Music). Review by Matt Parish.
Does that sound like the Beatles to you? Author Kristofer Engelhardt delivers an updated version of his exhaustive 1998 guide, detailing the individual Beatles’ musical contributions to other artists’ recordings.
Hitting the road with Ani DiFranco as a follow-up to her national touring debut with no less a superstar than Tracy Chapman , Gaby Moreno will have to follow-up her debut album, Still the Unknown with a title more befitting her potential breakout. She’s already got some surprises up her sleeve for the second act.
Y Not (Hip-O/UMe Records). Review by Matt Parish.
Matt Parish looks into the eyes of soul at a recent Leon Russell show.
Matt Parish sees if Tony Palmer’s trailblazing “rockumentary” on the sounds of the Sixties has stood the test of time.
Mary Had A Little Amp (Epic). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Was it a time warp in Carnegie Hall? Gail Worley reports on what may be the greatest tribute band of the greatest band ever.
George Harrison died of cancer today. James Mann looks at the life and influence of “the quiet Beatle.”
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.