Soul/pop singer Barbara Lewis gets her due with a new anthology. Plus, country's historic Bristol Sessions, a great Allman Brothers concert, and singer/songwriters Justin Farren and Christian Kjellvander
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Music Reviews: A Superlative 1989 Rolling Stones Concert, Plus Rudy De Anda, Darlingside, and Radio Receiver
A 1989 concert recording finds the Rolling Stones in fine form through a set list of classics. Also, Darlingside and newcomers Rudy De Anda and Radio Receiver.
Read More »Music Reviews: Emma Swift Covers Bob Dylan, Plus Rachel Brooke, Little Richard, Jordan Tice
An excellent set of Bob Dylan covers by Emma Swift, plus country from Rachel Brooke, folk from Jordan Tice, and more Little Richard reissues.
Read More »Music Reviews: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, Plus Johnny Iguana and Rich Krueger
Pink Floyd's drummer, working with a new band, explores his old group's early years. Plus, Chicago blues from Johnny Iguana and folk from Rich Krueger
Read More »Music Reviews: The Rolling Stones Reheat ‘Goats Head Soup,’ Plus New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers and Joey Molland
The Rolling Stones' 'Goats Head Soup,' a chart-topper in 1973, reappears in a deluxe edition that includes an excellent concert recording.
Read More »Music Reviews: An Anthology of Beatles Covers, Plus R.B. Morris, Rob Williams
An anthology collects Beatles covers by psychedelic and progressive British acts. Plus, R.B. Morris and Rob Williams.
Read More »Music Reviews: A Deluxe Reissue of the Grateful Dead’s ‘Workingman’s Dead’ Plus Bonnie Whitmore, Sugar Ray
The Grateful Dead made a U-turn on their fourth album, which is being celebrated with a 50th anniversary edition. Plus, new releases from Bonnie Whitmore and Sugar Ray.
Read More »Music Reviews: Little Richard Reissues, Plus Jim Kweskin and Dirk Powell
Two Little Richard reissues show off his flamboyant personality without measuring up to his '50s heyday, plus excellent new releases from Jim Kweskin and Samoa Wilson and from Dirk Powell.
Read More »Interview with Nils Lofgren (Part Two): On Working with Lou Reed, Neil Young, and Bruce Springsteen
In part 2, Nils Lofgren talks life on the road with The Boss, writing with Lou Reed, and his recent reunion with Neil Young.
Read More »Interview with Nils Lofgren (Part One): On New Live Record ‘Weathered,’ A Life of Touring, and More
In Part 1, Nils discusses his 50+ years in the music biz, his new live 2-CD set 'Weathered,' the great Cindy Mizelle, Willie Nile, and more.
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