The 12-disc box set of Stevie Ray Vaughan's Epic Records releases is for those who love SRV and those who should.
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Music Review: The City Boys Allstars – ‘Blinded by the Night’
The City Boys play a blend of blues and funk, uniting some hot horns driven by a dynamite rhythm section with strong vocals.
Read More »Concert Review: John Adams with the Philharmonia Orchestra of Yale and the Brentano String Quartet at Avery Fisher Hall, NYC 10/19/2014
Composer John Adams led the musicians in Beethoven, Stravinsky, and his own "Absolute Jest," a wonderful new work by a composer at the top of his game.
Read More »Concert Review: Chiara String Quartet, All-Bartók Program at Bargemusic, Brooklyn, NY 10/17/2014
The composer integrated modern 20th century styles and folk music from North Africa and elsewhere in his six string quartets.
Read More »Music Review: Boy + Kite – ‘Blueprint’ EP
Boy + Kite offers a great listen with its newly released, three-track EP.
Read More »Music Review: Bob Mundy – ‘Something Beautiful’
Bob Mundy’s smooth and sophisticated stylings reflect romance in all its infinite varieties, from dreamy ruminations to feelings of forlorn.
Read More »Music Review: Ellis Paul – ‘Chasing Beauty’
Ellis Paul is at his best when his artifice exudes sincerity.
Read More »Music Review: Chris Walden Big Band – ‘Full On!’
An album to savor, one can only hope it won’t take another seven years for another.
Read More »Music Review: Todd Miller – ‘Bring Him Home’
Todd Miller combines a deep Christian faith with an attitude of tolerance and acceptance, both of which influence his music and vocal style.
Read More »Music Review: Lost Bayou Ramblers – ‘Gasa Gasa Live’
The Lost Bayou Ramblers offer high-energy "Cajun punk" on this new release.
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