Grateful Dead | The Closing Of Winterland – DVD Review

It was a turning point the hippies in San Francisco weren't looking forward to. The closing of the fabled Winterland in 1978, the last vestige of the free form,...

Ozzy Osbourne | Speak Of The Devil – DVD Review

There are two Speak Of The Devil live releases from Ozzy Osbourne. The album, originally issued in November 1982, was recorded at The Ritz in New York in September...

Various Artists | A Concert By The Lake – Blu-ray Disc Review

There’s no end to the possibilities when you match certain musicians together for a one-off concert. Or, in this case, A Concert By The Lake. While the lake itself remains an...

Various Artists | MusiCares Presents: A Tribute To Brian Wilson – DVD Review

The MusiCares Foundation is a charitable arm of the Recording Academy that, according its web site, “directly impacts the health and welfare of the music community.” The foundation's programs include emergency...

Chasing Trane:: The John Coltrane Documentary – Blu-ray Disc Review

Jazz saxophonist John Coltrane was not a vintage rocker by any means, yet his impact on the rock and roll community cannot be underestimated. Just ask the Doors or Carlos Santana...

Eric Clapton | The Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions – CD/DVD Review

As mostly everyone the world over was, touring bands and solo artists were significantly affected by the COVID-19 shutdown. Eric Clapton, who has been quite vocal on this score,...

The Beatles | Help! – DVD Review

A Hard Day’s Night faithfully documented the crazy lives of the Beatles in 1963; Help! literally added a bit of color, irreverent humor and adventure to the group's cinematic...

Bryan Ferry | Live In Lyon – Blu-ray Disc Review

Leave it to Bryan Ferry to film his show at the ancient Roman amphitheatre in Lyon, France as part of the Nuits de Fourviere Festival on July 25, 2011....

Phat Phunktion | Live At The High Noon – CD/DVD Review

A group of University of Wisconsin-Madison music students formed Phat Phunktion in 1996, and since then, the R&B outfit has grown to be one of the most-talked about bands...

Jeff Beck | Live In Tokyo – Blu-ray Disc Review

Jeff Beck is highly revered in Japan, where guitar players command respect and honor. So, with a new band featuring drummer Jonathan Joseph, guitarist Nicholas Meier and bassist Rhonda Smith, it’s...