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Read More »Music Reviews: Split Enz’s ‘ENZyclopedia,’ plus ‘Instrumental Hits of the Rock ’n’ Roll Era’ and Newly Restored Frank Sinatra Concerts
Tag Archives: Frank Sinatra
Music Reviews: The Allman Brothers Band, plus Renaissance, Frank Sinatra, a David Olney Tribute, and More New Releases
Some rock groups carry on for too long—until after they’ve lost their spark, after they’ve already done a farewell tour, or after all the original members have jumped ship. Not the Allman Brothers Band, whose players walked off the stage for the last time 10 years ago with their performing …
Read More »Music Reviews: Frank Sinatra’s ‘Watertown,’ plus Frank Zappa, Peter Rowan, James Holvay, and Cowboy Junkies
Frank Sinatra's 'Watertown,' which garnered lukewarm sales and reviews more than 50 years ago, gets a well-deserved second chance in the spotlight.
Read More »SXSW 2021 Keynote: Willie Nelson – Only 30 Years Late
Willie Nelson was interviewed for SXSW Online 2021 and talked about 2020, his life and his fans.
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 »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘The Rat Pack Lounge’ at the Roxie Theatre
The bizarre storyline is paper-thin, but the performances shine in this tuneful throwback to the days when nightclubs really swung.
Read More »Music Review: Marlene VerPlanck – ‘The Mood I’m In’
From torchlight ballads to casino room swing, Marlene VerPlanck covers the spectrum of jazz standards.
Read More »Concert Review: Seth MacFarlane and the Great American Songbook at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA, August 5, 2016
Seth MacFarlane whisks you back to the era of great classic songs. Listen closely and you might hear Stewie or Peter Griffin sing a Sinatra hit, too.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Sinatra: All or Nothing at All’
This two-part documentary takes a detailed, intelligent look at the life of Frank Sinatra, who merged artistic greatness and enormous popularity like no one else in the 20th century.
Read More »Jazz Potpourri: The 14 Jazz Orchestra, Lou Volpe, and the Jon Burr Quintet
Three jazz albums you may have missed.
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