A baker’s dozen of songs honor the great man’s memory not through imitation, but by taking the Armstrong vibe into the new century.
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Music Review: Mud Morganfield and Kim Wilson – ‘For Pops (A Tribute to Muddy Waters)’
Mud Morganfield (son of Muddy Waters) and Kim Wilson (The Fabulous Thunderbirds) celebrate Waters' 100th anniversary by returning to the basics.
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ZZ Top's 'Live At Montreux 2013' belongs in the collections of all fans of the Little Band from Texas.
Read More »Music Review: The Levon Helm Band – ‘The Midnight Ramble Sessions Vol. 3’
Tremendous live performances from Levon Helm's famous Midnight Rambles at his Woodstock estate from 2005-2010.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Hotter Than a Match Head’ by Steve Boone
In his new memoir, The bassist for the Lovin' Spoonful remembers the glory days and the afterlife of a pop star as a drug smuggler.
Read More »Music Review: The Bill Warfield Big Band Featuring Randy Brecker – ‘Trumpet Story’
Randy Brecker and Bill Warfield make a combination that’s hard to beat.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Releases and Tours from Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, Alex & Sierra, The Allman Brothers and More
From dinosaur acts to 'X Factor' winners, there's big news from top artists, music icons, and hot up-and-comers this week.
Read More »Music Review: Kenny Lavender – ‘Conscious Journey Part 1 & 2’
If you don’t like the big band sound, Lavender's "Caravan" may well change your mind.
Read More »Music Review: Kenny Wayne Shepherd – ‘Goin’ Home’
This album is an exhilarating celebration of electric blues.
Read More »Music Review: Cabaret Voltaire – ‘#7885 Electropunk to Technopop’
The 19-song '#7885 Electropunk to Technopop' is a well-chosen introduction to what was probably the most dynamic period in Cabaret Voltaire’s 41-year career.
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