This 3-CD set is a worthy collection of songs by John Mayall and his present Bluesbeakers.
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Concert Review: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe – Observatory, Santa Ana, CA – 3/12/14
This was my first KDTU show but it won’t be my last.
Read More »Music Review: Steve Conte – ‘The Steve Conte NYC Album’
Conte reminds us, despite the millions jammed into NYC's boroughs, each one is an individual. Their stories give the city its character.
Read More »Music Review: The Queen Annes – ‘Something Quick: 1980-1985’ [Remastered]
Local Seattle '80s rockers might awaken some memories even for those who have never heard them.
Read More »Music Review: John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers – ‘Stories + Road Dogs + In the Palace of the King’
Three recent John Mayall albums are re-issued as a three-CD set.
Read More »Music Blu-ray Review: Lou Reed – ‘Classic Albums: Transformer + Live at Montreux 2000’
This bundling of two previously-available programs is an ideal package of who Reed was in both 1972 and 2000.
Read More »Music Review: Earth, Wind & Fire – ‘The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire’
The 'Essential Earth, Wind & Fire' collection tells the band's story better than anything I can think of, and it is one that is well worth hearing.
Read More »Music Review: Pete Robbins – ‘Pyramid’
Robbins' new album plumbs some rock classics for inspired jazz.
Read More »Music Review: Irma Thomas – ‘Full Time Woman: The Lost Cotillion Album’
Irma Thomas’ material probably would not have changed the course of soul music but remains a good example of the soul sound of the early 1970s.
Read More »Music Review: Kristen Miranda – ‘Double Time’
The jazz singer returns to recording with a fine new album of classic tunes.
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