Robby Krieger | In Session – CD Review
Legendary guitarist Robby Krieger has released a covers album and, fortunately, it defies musical convention. On In Session there’s only one Doors cover (a live version of “Back Door...
Steve Hackett | Wolflight – CD Review
When you consider how prolific and experimental guitarist Steve Hackett has been since his time with Genesis, it gives pause as to why Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins get...
Jeff Lynne’s ELO | Alone In The Universe – New Studio Release Review
There's little doubt that Jeff Lynne was and will always be the brains and brawn behind Electric Light Orchestra. Since the "group" called it a day in 1986, multiple...
Black Star Riders | The Killer Instinct – CD Review
After surrendering the Thin Lizzy moniker, Black Star Riders went on to record their 2013 debut, All Hell Breaks Loose, which by formula or emboldened righteousness, had all the...
Walter Trout & His Band | Luther’s Blues – CD Review
Blues-rock guitar master Walter Trout's story certainly makes for great blues-like topicality. After leaving New Jersey in 1973 and heading to Los Angeles, he played with Joe Tex, Canned...
Robin Trower | Coming Closer To The Day – CD Review
A funk blues “Diving Bell” opens Robin Trower’s 2019 release Coming Closer To The Day. With heavy pull-offs and ‘wah wah’ leading right out of the gate here, it’s...
Venice | Jacaranda Street – CD Review
Southern California band Venice return in 2019 with their 21st release Jacaranda Street. Just like the comfortable feeling you get when you see an old friend or a favorite...
Joe Grushecky | Somewhere East Of Eden – CD Review
For decades, Joe Grushecky has played and recorded both solo and early on as a member of the Iron City Houserockers and has even co-wrote songs with Bruce Springsteen,...
Jack Bruce & Robin Trower | Seven Moons – CD Review
If age has anything to do with decline in ability, someone forgot to tell
Jack Bruce and Robin Trower. Seven Moons, the duo's third album
together (and first in over 25...
Brian Wilson | That Lucky Old Sun – CD Review
Instead of dredging up the past and reviving abandoned masterworks, Brian
Wilson embarks a new journey by returning to Capitol Records and exploring the
sunny side of Southern California on That...
