The Kinks | The Journey – Part 1 – Compilation Review
I’m not sure you’re likely to find a better bunch of songs to enjoy than a collection of early tunes from the Kinks. One of the greatest ever British...
The Winery Dogs | April 6, 2023 | Brooklyn Bowl | Nashville, TN –...
Review by Shawn Perry
Photos by Clint Searcy
When it comes to hard rock with a shot of rhythm and blues, there are plenty of choices. Add a little funk into...
Rick Wakeman | March 30, 2023 | Wind Creek Event Center | Bethlehem, PA...
Review by Ralph Greco, Jr.
Prog’s caped crusader Rick Wakeman brought his An Evening With Rick Wakeman:His Music And Stories show to Bethlehem in pretty much his loveable “grumpy old rock...
Joni Mitchell | The Complete Geffen Recordings – Lost Gem
Like her friend Neil Young, Joni Mitchell's years with Geffen Records wasn't exactly strewn with joy and happiness. Partly because of her relationship with the label's main chili cheese,...
Ira Kantor’s Vinyl Confessions: A Place For My Stuff Albums
Photos courtesy of Chris Parker
Often throughout music history, we herald bands that showcase an enigmatic or dynamic frontman (or frontwoman) or put flash and pomp before substance. While this,...
The Zombies | Different Game – New Studio Release Review
Not that this could be anybody else, but from the title track of The Zombies’ Different Game, with its upfront blasting ‘dirty’ organ, strings slipping in, and a distinct...
Pink Floyd | The Dark Side Of The Moon (50th Anniversary) – Box Set...
Fifty years after it was released, Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon is one of the most inventive albums of all time. It remains a strong seller...
Genesis | BBC Broadcasts – Live Release Review
The sprawling BBC Broadcasts, 53 songs in all, is an “alternative greatest hits” collection by Genesis. Curated by the band’s keyboardist Tony Banks, along with engineer and producer Nick...
Leon Russell | Signature Songs – Reissue Review
Hearing a songwriter sing and play, accompanied by only a piano or acoustic guitar, you can surely hear the uniqueness of their talent. This is most certainly the case...
Bob Weir & Wolf Bros | March 11, 2023 | Ryman Auditorium | Nashville,...
Review by Shawn Perry
I must admit I was apprehensive about going to see Bob Weir at the Ryman. After attending Dead and Company's 2022 Summer tour closer in New...
