The Winery Dogs | The Winery Dogs – CD Review
It seems Mike Portnoy takes his friendship with Eddie Trunk of That Metal Show fame very seriously. Along with bassist Billy Sheehan, the ex-Dream Theater drummer began a project...
Voorman & Friends | A Sideman’s Journey – CD Review
Few studio sidemen ever distinguished themselves away from the shadows. Nicky Hopkins and the members of the Wrecking Crew were only too happy to bask away from the limelight....
Elton John | The Captain & The Kid – CD review
A disturbing trend has slowly been seeping into the music game: sequels. As if it hasn't spun enough out of control in the movie industry — with such franchises...
Queensrÿche | American Soldier – CD Review
Of all the so-called metal bands from the 80s that attempted to transcend
the clichés and sustain a career beyond the hype, Queensrÿche has
carved out a niche that is uniquely...
Extreme | Six – New Studio Release Review
Boston-based Extreme are back with Six, their first studio recording of new music since 2008 and the album is one pleasant surprise. The album was recorded at guitarist Nuno...
Europe | Secret Society – CD Review
The 80s were definitely not Europe’s final countdown. The band is still
blasting off — this time into worlds of brash, pile-driving guitars that
have sent synthesizers running for their lives....
Ray Davies | Our Country: Americana Act 2
There's been a buzz about the Kinks lately, with talk of a reunion. The band’s singer and songwriter Ray Davies announced that he, his brother Dave and original drummer...
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,...
Elvis Costello | Secret, Profane And Sugarcane – CD Review
Elvis Costello an American icon. Actually, he’s from England, but you
wouldn’t know it with Secret, Profane And Sugarcane .
Costello again explores the roots of country and rock. Listening to...
Eric Clapton | I Still Do – CD Review
The word on the street is that Eric Clapton, at 71, is winding down. In 2014, he hinted that his touring days were numbered, emphatically stating that “the road...
