Ben Waters | Boogie 4 Stu: A Tribute To Ian Stewart – CD Review
Depending on which book you read, most agree that pianist Ian Stewart co-founded the Rolling Stones with Brian Jones. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman filled...
Black Country Communion | Black Country Communion 2 – CD Review
After a game-changing 2010 self-titled debut album, Black Country Communion — featuring former Deep Purple bassist and vocalist Glenn Hughes, renowned blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa, Led Zeppelin reunion drummer...
Asia | Phoenix – CD Review
The word is out — band reunions are big pay days. OK, so that isn't
exactly groundbreaking news. But why do only a fraction of the reunited go on
to record...
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays Prog Rock Classics – CD Review
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays Prog Rock Classics is an album of fully orchestrated renditions of progressive rock masterpieces by the likes of Pink Floyd, Yes, Emerson, Lake &...
Uriah Heep | Into The Wild – CD Review
Mining a little Rainbow, sometimes Deep Purple, even occasionally Kansas,
but always in a deep Uriah Heep vein, original member guitarist Mick Box, long-time
bassist Trevor Bolder and drummer Russell Gilbrook,...
Ronnie Montrose | 10×10 – CD Review
When I interviewed Ronnie Montrose in 2011, one comment he made resonated to my core: “I realized that early on that your muse is very important to follow.” Even...
Gary Moore | Close As You Get – CD Review
Ireland has been home to many great musicians, such as U2 and Van Morrison.
The Irish also know the blues, even if the Mississippi Delta is far and away
from the...
NRBQ | Keep This Love Goin’ – CD Review
NRBQ is more than just a band — it’s an institution. Formed in the late 1960s, and making records since 1969, the New Rhythm and Blues Quartet has become...
Sammy Hagar | Livin’ It Up – CD Review
At this juncture, the Van Halen debacle may be a lost cause. Just don’t
tell Sammy Hagar because he could care less. He’s too busy partying, drinking
tequila, hanging out in...
King Kobra | King Kobra II – CD Review
King Kobra returns with a slamming second album featuring singer Paul Shortino out front. Reuniting in 2010, the band tested the waters with a self-titled album, bearing all the...
