A Joni Mitchell box set contains three early 1970s studio albums and a live set. Plus, reviews of CDs featuring Mel Carter, Dr. John, New Riders, and the Mountain City Four.
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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 Review: Johnny Winter with Dr. John – ‘Live in Sweden 1987’
This is Johnny Winter at his peak in a stellar performance with guest Dr. John on Swedish TV in 1987.
Read More »Music Review: Dr. John – ‘The Atco/Atlantic Singles 1968-1974’
It's a fascinating chronicle for fans of Dr. John.
Read More »New Orleans: 10 Years After Hurricane Katrina, an Uneven Recovery
While residents' attitudes have turned positive on average, great racial and neighborhood disparities remain.
Read More »Reader Giveaway: Win Dee Dee Bridgewater’s New Orleans Tribute Album Marking Hurricane Katrina’s 10th Anniversary
Recorded with trumpeter Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, 'Dee Dee's Feathers' guest-stars Dr. John and other greats.
Read More »Music Review: Johnny Winter – ‘Step Back’
Johnny Winter's last album is not only a rockin' grand finale for the Texas legend but also a tribute to the music that inspired him.
Read More »Music Review: Dr. John – ‘Ske-Dat-De-Dat…The Spirit of Satch’
A baker’s dozen of songs honor the great man’s memory not through imitation, but by taking the Armstrong vibe into the new century.
Read More »Book Review: Up Front and Center: New Orleans Music at the End of the 20th Century by Jay Mazza
New Orleans' musical scene flourishes at the end of the 20th century
Read More »Music Review: Hugh Laurie – Let Them Talk
Let Them Talk has enough twists and turns, both in the material and the arrangements, to make it interesting.
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