The J. Geils Band | House Party: Live In Germany – DVD/CD Review

Ask anyone who the great live bands of the 70s were, and the J. Geils Band will invariably make the short list. A spin or two through 1972’s Live...

Various Artists | Live 8 – DVD Review

Live 8 wasn’t initially poised to be much more than a mild and sentimental murmur compared to its monolithic predecessor, Live Aid. But as it unfolded, with more acts signing...

Frank Zappa & The Mothers | Roxy: The Movie – Blu-ray Disc Review

When Frank Zappa & The Mothers took over Hollywood's infamous Roxy Theatre in December of 1973 for three nights of madness, mayhem and mind-numbing time signatures, the chance to...

The Rolling Stones | GRRR LIVE! – CD & Blu-ray Disc Review

It goes without saying that the Rolling Stones have pumped out a boatload of live releases on CD, DVD and Blu-ray Disc over the past few years. Certain purists...

Deep Purple | Perfect Strangers Live – DVD Review

In 1984, what was once deemed impossible actually happened: The classic second lineup of Deep Purple reconvened, cut an album and hit the road. It wasn't easy, especially when...

John Lee Hooker | Cook With The Hook: Live In 1974 – DVD Review

How does any blues fan not love John Lee Hooker? Now you can appreciate him even more on watching Cook With The Hook: Live In 1974 DVD, filmed on...

Grateful Dead | Crimson, White & Indigo: Philadelphia July 7, 1989 – DVD Review

Yet another nugget has been sprung from the Grateful Dead vault by the good folks at Rhino. The year — an important factor — is 1989, a festive time...

Albert Collins & The Icebreakers | In Concert – DVD Review

One of the great tragedies in blues and rock history is that Albert Collins, the famed "Master of the Telecaster," whose wry songwriting and biting guitar attack inspired a legion of...

Rory Gallagher | Live In Cork – DVD Review

Ah, the luck of the Irish for having Rory Gallagher among its brethren. A vigilant student of the Delta blues, Gallagher, was the charismatic everyman you could share a pint or...

Queen | Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live In Budapest – Blu-ray Disc Review

Hail to the Queen. Finally, a live film of the legendary British band that will blow out the LEDs in your high-def flat screen. You won't believe this was...