Robert Earl Keen finds a sweet spot between Jesse Winchester and Jimmy Buffett and delivers some of the best material in his large and terrific catalog.
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Music Reviews: Joe Grushecky and a Rolling Stones tribute, plus Lynne Hanson, Laurie Lewis, and Nat King Cole
Pittsburgh rocker Joe Grushecky has been getting a fresh shot at wider acclaim thanks to several releases on the Omnivore label.
Read More »Concert Review: Pianist Inna Faliks – ‘Manuscripts Don’t Burn’ at National Sawdust
The Ukrainian-American pianist read from her memoir 'Weight in the Fingertips' and played classics and music written for her in honor of the book's publication.
Read More »Music Review: Lucas Debargue – ‘Fauré: Complete Music for Solo Piano’
This four-CD set isa journey through a brilliant and ever-elastic musical mind, and a huge achievement for the pianist.
Read More »Music Reviews: Collective Soul, Jeff Slate, Ruth Moody, and J.M. Kearns
If you’re looking for anthemic ear candy that grabs you on first listen and won’t let go, you’ve come to the right place with Collective Soul's latest.
Read More »Concert Review: The Knights – Gabriel Kahane’s ‘Heirloom’ (NY Premiere) with Jeffrey Kahane, Plus Anna Clyne, Jessie Montgomery, Mozart
There was a bit of an underground vibe in Zankel Hall, The contrast between Kahane's performance as a troubadour and his creative energy as a classical composer is striking.
Read More »Music & Film Reviews: Graham Parker’s ‘Live at Rockpalast,’ Queen’s ‘Rock Montreal,’ Little Richard’s ‘Right Now!’ and More New Releases
Queen and Freddie Mercury are at the top of their game in a 1981 concert from Montreal.
Read More »Music Review: ‘Last Call For Cinderella’ – The Grievous Angels
'Last Call For Cinderella' from the Grievous Angels is a stirring mix of songs of resistance and ballads sung by consummate professionals.
Read More »Concert Review: Oratorio Society of New York – Handel’s ‘Samson’
OSNY performed feats of strength at Carnegie Hall with its first 'Samson' in decades, with soloists including Nola Richardson and Lawrence Jones.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Cryin’ Shames, plus Desmond Dekker, Delroy Wilson, Ken Boothe, Dr. John, and Cris Jacobs
Great music from the under-appreciated Cryin' Shames, plus reviews of reggae CDs, a Dr. John anthology, and more.
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