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
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Music Reviews: The Band: ‘The Band (Anniv. Ed.)’ Plus Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Kelly
The inevitable 50th anniversary edition of the Band’s classic second album offers reasons to upgrade. Plus, vintage live material from Simon & Garfunkel and an anthology from Australia’s Paul Kelly.
Read More »A Live Set Underscores Paul Young’s Excellence
A live set from pop/soul singer Paul Young, plus the soundtrack from the Springsteen-inspired 'Blinded by the Light' and CDs from Dale Boyle, Big Star, and Modern Love Child.
Read More »Music Review: Alice Cooper – ‘A Paranormal Evening at the Olympia Paris’
Overall, even though it is not my favorite, I would still give it four and a half stars our of five.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: In Concert: Encore
This continuing Rock HOF induction video series comes highly recommended set (3.5 stars out of four), as many musicians perform some rare and very memorable works. Enjoy 44 live performances from four induction ceremonies (2010-2013).
Read More »Music DVD/Blu-ray Review: Norah Jones – ‘Live at Ronnie Scott’s’
Norah Jones released a new album, 'Live at Ronnie Scott’s,’ on June 15, 2018 on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital formats.
Read More »Music Blu-ray Review: John Mellencamp – ‘Plain Spoken – From the Chicago Theatre’
A great career-spanning concert, but also a journey through the life, career, and philosophy of John Mellencamp.
Read More »Music Blu-ray Review: The Moody Blues – ‘Days of Future Passed Live’
For the first time ever, 'Days of Future Passed' live in its entirety—plus nearly an hour of additional concert footage!
Read More »Music Review: Jeff Beck – ‘Live at the Hollywood Bowl’ (Blu-ray/2CD 50th Anniversary Concert)
With iconic special guests including Steven Tyler, Buddy Guy, and ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons, Jeff Beck's 'Live at the Hollywood Bowl' is an essential collector's item for longtime fans. Period.
Read More »Music Review: Christina Friis – ‘The Quiet of Knowing: Joni Mitchell Unknown’
My wife and I were standing on a corner in New Orleans admiring some items in a shop window. Then we heard a voice singing. Memories from my youth flashed through my brain – Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Joan Baez – and I was sure this was a recording. Then we looked toward the source of the sound and saw Christina Friis strumming on her guitar and supercharging the New Orleans air.
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