Blues is the easy way to describe Shemekia Copeland's new album, but she's a master of musical dialects.
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Music Review: Lucas Richman and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra – ‘In Truth’
Cellist Inbal Segev, oboist Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, and pianist Jeffrey Biegel help make this collection an appealing album of modern classical music with a good balance of accessibility and sophistication.
Read More »Music Review – ‘Many a New Day (Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers and Hammerstein)’
Fronting an all-star duo, Allyson proves herself a creative force to be reckoned with.
Read More »Blu-Ray Review: The Who – ‘Live at Shea Stadium 1982’
For longtime fans of The Who (of which I consider myself one, seeing them three times live), The Who - 'Live at Shea Stadium 1982' is a rare treat.
Read More »Concert Review: Ayla Brown and Madison Rising Bring Country and Rock to Veterans Rally
Patriotism, country music by former 'American Idol' finalist Ayla Brown and rock and roll by Madison Rising made the Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) Defend Freedom Tour a treat for the spirit and the ears.
Read More »Music Review: The Betty Fox Band – ‘Slow Burn’
Whether the style is soul, gospel, blues, or jazz, Fox proves she can manage it and make it all sound fabulous. This is a "Slow Burn" you will want to experience.
Read More »Music Review: Nashaat Salman – ‘Universal Melodies, Vol. 1’ EP
Nashaat Salman’s EP might fill many a Yanni-less void.
Read More »Music Review: Rob Reddy – ‘Bechet: Our Contemporary’
True to its title, the album honors the pioneering soprano saxophonist not by mere regurgitation like some, but by using his music for creative inspiration.
Read More »Music Review: Skittish – ‘Two Legs Bad’
Skittish brings together well-crafted melodies, talented vocals and instrumentation, and thought-provoking lyrics.
Read More »City of Trees Summer Concert Event 2015: Recap (August 15, 2015)
Of Monsters and Men and local alternative rock band Cake headlined this year's inaugural City of Trees Summer Concert Event on August 15, 2015 in Sacramento, California.
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