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Music Review: Wild Ponies – ‘Things That Used to Shine’
You can feel the raw emotion in these well-crafted songs, and especially in Telisha Williams's voice as she sings songs of experience, but not of innocence.
Read More »Music Review: The Band – ‘Live at The Academy of Music 1971’ [4-CD/1-DVD]
A celebration of rock and roll performed by the band who personified the music as few others ever have.
Read More »Music Review: Bob Dylan – ‘Another Self Portrait (1969-1971): The Bootleg Series Vol. 10’
Another Self Portrait, Another Side of Bob Dylan. Wouldn't be the first time.
Read More »Music Review: George Thorogood and The Destroyers – ‘Move It On Over’ [2013 Reissue]
Even on this second album, George Thorogood and The Destroyers had already established the sound that would keep them popular for the next 35 years.
Read More »Concert Review: Steve Martin • Preservation Hall Jazz Band • Madeleine Peyroux, Hollywood Bowl, 8/7/13
Though the three acts aren't touring together, all are worth seeking out.
Read More »Music Review: Elvis Presley – “Elvis at Stax: Deluxe Edition”
I had always thought that Elvis's ‘70s music was past its sell date. This new three-CD set has completely changed that perception.
Read More »Concert Review: AmericanaramA Festival of Music, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA, 8/3/13
AmericanaramA has set a high bar for all single-day concert events to come.
Read More »Interview: Americana Duo The Easy Leaves
The Easy Leaves answer some fun questions ahead of their performance at the 2013 Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this Sunday, August 11.
Read More »Concert Review: Americanarama Festival of Music at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA, August 3, 2013
Generations of blues, rock, folk and alt-country musicians came together for a memorable evening that celebrated the legends of the past while showcasing the current talent.
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