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Four local bands lit up Melbourne, Florida at the Pineapples Moon Room. The lineup, presented by Red Eye Booking, included London on Fire, The Speed Spirits, and Dunies, all from in Melbourne, and special guest, Orlando band Better Than This.
333 (In the Red). Review by Scott Adams.
He’s the best-selling artist on the Billboard Blues charts, and most people don’t know his name. Who is Joe Bonamassa? Guitar Man tells you that story.
Old Habits Die Hard (Acetate Records). Review by Joe Frietze.
11 Short Stories of Pain and Glory (ADA Music). Review by Joe Frietze.
Cosmetic (Goner). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Brighton (Exotic Fever). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Strays in the Cut (Noble Steed Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Critters. Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Heal My Soul (Provogue). Review by Joe Frietze.
Side Pony (Nonesuch). Review by Joe Frietze.
First Time, Long Time. Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Unknown (Flithy Bonnet). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Midnight (Hollywood Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Still (Fantasy). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Learn about the roots of pop mega-star Shaina Twain and see her earliest dance numbers in glorious restored VHS!
Let’s be Strangers Again (). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Nothing Can Hurt Me Soundtrack (Omnivore). Review by Scott Adams.
Sound The Drum (The Collective CA). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Avengers (Water Records). Review by Scott Adams.
Small-town Grand Junction, Colorado, comes out in droves to Slamming Bricks 2023, as our beloved queer community event eclipses its beginnings to command its largest audience yet. Liz Weiss reviews the performance, a bittersweet farewell both to and from the Grand Valley’s most mouthy rebel organizer, Caleb Ferganchick.
Carl F. Gauze reviews Dreamers Never Die, the loving documentary on the career of rocker extraordinaire Ronnie James Dio.
The iconic rock and roll magazine from the 1960s is back and just as relevant and snotty as ever.
This week, Christopher Long nearly fights a famed rock star in defense of his 1970s pin-up princess. To prove his point, Chris goes into his own garage and digs out his musty vinyl copy of the self-titled 1972 alt. country classic from Linda Ronstadt.
A former convict returns to London to avenge his former enemies and save his daughter. Carl F. Gauze reviews the Theater West End production of Sweeney Todd.
This week, cuddly curmudgeon Christopher Long finds himself feeling even older as he hobbles through a Florida flea market in pursuit of vinyl copies of the four infamous KISS solo albums — just in time to commemorate the set’s milestone 45th anniversary.