Elton John | Live From The Rainbow Theatre With Ray Cooper – Live Release...

Initially released on a limited vinyl run for 2025’s Record Store Day, Elton John’s Live From The Rainbow Theatre With Ray Cooper enjoys a wider release, available both digitally...

The Who | Live At Shea Stadium 1982 – Live Release Review

The Who as a live unit is unquestionably on-topic when it comes to which rock bands dominate the concert circuit. Sorry Beatles and Stones fans, but this is one...

Head East | Raise A Little Hell – CD Review

In their four decades, Head East has certainly made its mark on good time rock and roll featuring songs with tight harmonies, rockin’ guitars and a fair amount of...

Elvis Presley | Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite (The Legacy Edition) – CD Review

I recall being at a party at my aunt’s house in April 1973. Two of my aunts were scrambling in front of the TV to watch Elvis Presley’s satellite...

Dickey Betts | Live From The Lone Star Roadhouse: New York City 1988 –...

Fronting a band that included guitarist Warren Haynes, keyboardist Johnny Neel, bassist Marty Privette, and drummer Matt Abts, Allman Brothers Band guitarist, singer and songwriter Dickey Betts took New...

The Tubes | Mondo Pulp: Live In Europe 2016 – CD Review

The Tubes have released their Mondo Pulp: Live In Europe 2016 to remind us all what we will be getting if we go see the quintet live these days....

Jethro Tull | Aqualung Live – Live Release Review

Back in 2005, Jethro Tull released Aqualung Live, which captured a live performance of their classic 1971 album, Aqualung. Performed by the lineup of singer and flautist Ian Anderson,...

Rory Gallagher | Live At Montreux – Live Album Release

“I want to be playing when I'm 50,” Irish son Rory Gallagher stated rather matter-of-factly during a Beat Instrumental interview in June 1971. In all likelihood, the acclaimed blues...

Greg Lake | London ’81 – CD Review

I recall being rightly impressed by guitarist Gary Moore and his finger flights of fancy, emulating Keith Emerson on "Fanfare For The Common Man," when I caught a Greg...

Rory Gallagher | Irish Tour ’74 – CD Review

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of release of Rory Gallagher's Irish Tour '74, Eagle Rock and Sony are behind a double-CD Special Edition and seven-CD/single-DVD boxset. It may seem like...