Colonel J.D. Wilkes, frontman for Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers is perhaps the most captivating live performer in music today. Jen Cray spoke to Coronal about his musical influences, the rockabilly renaissance, and the Andy Griffith show before the band’s show in Winter Park, Florida.

Still Smokin’ After 20 Years (Triple X Records, Swine Song). Review by Carl F Gauze.

If you’ve never seen Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers perform, try to imagine a hybrid of Jerry Lee Lewis, Iggy Pop, Jello Biafra, and Lux Interior. Jen Cray testifies.

Tales of The New West (Rhino). Review by Carl F Gauze.

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Hell Yeah! (Hellcat). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Hell Yeah! (Hellcat). Review by Daniel Mitchell.

Never Bet the Devil Your Head (Cosa Nostra). Review by Brian Kruger.

She Rocks and Rolls All Night & Day (One Horse). Review by Brian Kruger.

The Reverend Horton Heat, with Nashville Pussy and Syrup at the House of Blues in Orlando, FL on March 29, 2002. Concert review and photos by Bettie Lou Vegas.

Armchair Martian (My). Review by Margie Libling.

Must’ve Been Live (Mid-Fi). Review by Julio Diaz.

Lucky 7 (Artemis). Review by Bettie Lou Vegas.

Return of the Loving Dead (Hellcat). Review by Bettie Lou Vegas.

Hard Hitting Songs for Hard Hit People (RAFR). Review by David Lee Beowulf.

Revealed at last: the source of Southern Cuture on the Skids’ chicken obsession! Rick Miller and Mary Huff share the secret of their “Eight Piece Box” with Christopher Weingarten.

All Hopped Up (Star Tone). Review by Anton Warner.

Rock ‘N’ Roll Party! (Rubric). Review by Anton Warner.

Despite two years of lineup changes, name changes, record label merry-go-round rides, lawsuits, and more, the Amazing Crowns have remained Royal to the loyal. Julio Diaz catches up with frontman Jason “King” Kendall to get the details.