Canadian sweetheart of swing is having a little fun with classic jazz.
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Music Review: Stephen Kellogg – ‘Blunderstone Rookery’
Stephen Kellogg's first solo CD in 10 years is a treat for fans and a great opportunity for new listeners to discover this talented singer-songwriter.
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The drummer's latest is jazz as it should be, played with inventive style.
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James McCartney tackles life's adversities in his first full album.
Read More »Music Review: Willie Nile – ‘American Ride’
Like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Billie Bragg, Willie Nile sings about he things he cares about the most in as straightforward and honest a way as possible.
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Several rock bands of the 1960s deserve more credit than many metal fans give them.
Read More »Music Review: Vampire Weekend – ‘Modern Vampires of the City’
The New York alt-rock band lives up to its original promise with its magnificent new album.
Read More »Music Review: Julio Botti – ‘Tango Nostalgias’
Julio Botti plays new tango with Pablo Ziegler, exciting music that makes up an outstanding album.
Read More »Music DVD+CD Review: Various Artists – “Woody Guthrie at 100! Live at the Kennedy Center”
"Woody Guthrie at 100!: Live at the Kennedy Center" is a spectacular tribute to an American visionary whose messages remain strong and necessary.
Read More »Concert Review: The Dandy Warhols at the Wiltern Theater, Los Angeles, June 14, 2013
This popular veteran indie rock band celebrated the 13th anniversary of its most famous album "Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia" by playing it in its entirety,. But was the show a success or a disappointment?
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