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Tiny House-inspired 'Music Box' Series keeps the Bravo! Vail music festival spirit alive
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Music Review (Jazz): The Radam Schwartz Organ Big Band with Drummer David F. Gibson – ‘Message from Groove and GW’
On this fresh-sounding album of big-band swing, Schwartz's Hammond B3 organ takes the place of piano and bass, with magical results.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Pia Zadora Reflects on Her Music Career
Singer/actress Pia Zadora discusses her wide-ranging international music and stage career from childhood to the present.
Read More »Interview with Nils Lofgren (Part Two): On Working with Lou Reed, Neil Young, and Bruce Springsteen
In part 2, Nils Lofgren talks life on the road with The Boss, writing with Lou Reed, and his recent reunion with Neil Young.
Read More »Interview with Nils Lofgren (Part One): On New Live Record ‘Weathered,’ A Life of Touring, and More
In Part 1, Nils discusses his 50+ years in the music biz, his new live 2-CD set 'Weathered,' the great Cindy Mizelle, Willie Nile, and more.
Read More »Music Reviews: 1950s Pop/Rockers, Plus New Albums from Savoy Brown and Dan Penn
A 1950s reissue series features the Crests, Duprees, Rivieras, and Adam Wade. Plus, the soulful Adam Wade and blues-rock from Savoy Brown.
Read More »Music Reviews: Willie Nile Tribute, Greg Copeland, Juni Ata, Colter Wall
A multi-artist tribute to rocker Willie Nile, plus the rarely heard Greg Copeland, the auspicious Juni Ata, and western music from Colter Wall.
Read More »Music Video Premiere: Brian Lisik – ‘Junior High School’
'Junior High School,' the first single from Brian Lisik's upcoming album 'Gudbye Stoopid Whirled,' takes on new meaning amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Read More »Music Review: World Premiere Recording of Dame Ethel Smyth’s 1930 Symphony-Cantata ‘The Prison’
Trailblazing composer and suffragist Ethel Smyth's last major work receives a superb and long-overdue debut release.
Read More »Music Reviews: Pretenders’ ‘Hate for Sale,’ Plus Sylvie Simmons, the Five Keys, and Nocona
The Pretenders are back with a strong 10-song set, plus Sylvie Simmons, early doo-wop, and a band called Nocona.
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