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The ultimate CD/DVD package for fans of the Drive-By Truckers and a must for those who love Southern rock music in general.
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Music Review: Rod Stewart – Box Set of First Five Albums (1969-1974)
The vinyl box set of Rod Stewart's first five albums is a must-have for all of Stewart's many fans.
Read More »Music Review: Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Playhouse Revue – ‘A New Orleans Creole Christmas’
Mayfield takes us to New Orleans for a joyful Creole Christmas you are sure to enjoy!
Read More »Music Review: Darius Rucker – ‘Home for the Holidays’
This is a perfectly pleasant and unexceptionable seasonal offering with no surprises.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Big Mama Thornton: The Life and Music’ by Michael Sporke
While this is a useful reference book about a blues legend who deserves to be remembered, it ultimately provides little personal information about Big Mama Thonrton's life.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists (Julian Ovenden, Elizabeth McGovern, Katie Marshall) – ‘Christmas at Downton Abbey’ [2-CD Set]
The 45 songs in this carefully chosen collection will transport you to a serene and sophisticated 'Downton Abbey'-style Christmas.
Read More »Book Review: ‘A Banquet of Consequences: True Life Adventures of Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll, and the Feds’ by Jake Rohrer
An entertaining memoir about rock and roll, drug dealing, and prison by a colorful and charismatic writer.
Read More »Music Review: Christmas Jug Band – ‘Jugology: Greatest Near Misses (Best Of…)’
The Christmas Jug Band delivers the perfect Christmas party collection.
Read More »Music Review: The Piano Guys – ‘Wonders’ [Deluxe CD/DVD Edition]
The Piano Guys offer intricate, innovative mashups of classical and popular music (such as Beethoven and Dave Matthews) in a deluxe package.
Read More »Music Review: Eric Bibb – ‘Blues People’
Bibb combines social activism with excellent musicianship and is joined by a fantastic group of friends to explore African-American history and promote Civil Rights.
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