Buddy Guy
The legendary 83 year old bluesman can still command a stage, says Roi Tamkin.
The legendary 83 year old bluesman can still command a stage, says Roi Tamkin.
Akron/Family bring their travelling circus to Orlando. They say “Love is Simple” but on this night, as S D Green found, their music proved anythying but.
Irish import Damien Rice plays to a sold-out crowd in Toronto, leaving the audience – and Margie Libling – speechless and mesmerized. Never before has an artist touched his fans as much as Damien Rice…
David Lee Beowulf bangs on about Idiotarians, terrorists, oil and Susan Sontag, long may he bang.
Split EP (Vagrant/Heroes & Villains). Review by Troy Jewell.
“2001? Bah! Humbug!” says Stein Haukland. Here are the Top 19 reasons he’s glad to see the back of the year.
David Lee Beowulf weighs in with his views on the events of September 11th - complete with a reading list, natch. If you don’t throw yourself all out of whack with knee-jerk reactions, you might actually learn something.
Carl F. Gauze had the mixed blessing of being in France on September 11, and brings us something of the international view on the day’s events.
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.