Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: It’s Monks’ Time
Photos courtesy of Eddie Shaw
It goes without saying that 1966 proved to be one of the most pivotal years in the history of popular music.
Sure, we would get Pet...
Dead & Company | June 20, 21 & 22, 2024 | Sphere | Las...
Review & photos by Shawn Perry
“After this, I don’t know if I can ever go to another concert again…”
That was a sentiment I heard at least a half-dozen times...
Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention | Whisky A Go Go, 1968 –...
Billed on the world-famous Whisky a Go Go’s marquee as “Mothers Of Invention – Recording Session,” Frank Zappa and his band at the time — Ray Collins (vocals, percussion), Ian...
The Dead Daisies | June 20, 2024 | Whisky A Go Go | Hollywood,...
Review by JoJo Anthony
Photos by Joe Schaeffer
The Dead Daisies returned to Southern California to perform for a sold-out crowd at The Whisky and once again brought the energy for...
Black Country Communion | V – New Studio Release Review
From the outset, Black Country Communion seemed like a one-off supergroup. The group’s four members were all involved in other projects and would return to those after their 2011...
Peter Gabriel | Up – Lost Gem
Ten years between albums for most any artist would instantly eliminate him or her from the chart of relevance, much less illicit further interest from anyone who ever cared....
‘Will You Tell Me What The Hell You Sitting On Your Asses Fer!’ (Celebrating...
By Ira Kantor
On July 12, 1979, “Disco Demolition Night” was held at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The attending throngs (not just White Sox fans) made sure to bring their...
The Carmine Appice Interview (2024)
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
We certainly can attribute iconic rock star status to drummer Carmine Appice. He’s a founding member of both Vanilla Fudge and Cactus. He was also part...
Cactus | Temple of Blues – Influences & Friends – New Studio Release Review
World-renowned drummer Carmine Appice helms the ultimate tribute to his legendary rock band Cactus, with a new, all-star album from that band, add their friends, on Temple Of Blues...
CaveJam | May 25, 2024 | The Caverns | Pelham, TN – Concert Review...
Review by Shawn Perry
Photos by Erin Perry
The inaugural CaveJam took place over Memorial Day Weekend at The Caverns in Grundy County, Tennessee. Billed as a three-day camping festival with...
