About The BookGrant Park is a page-turning and provocative look at black and white relations in contemporary America, blending the absurd and the poignant in a powerfully well-crafted n… Read More
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By Scott Bampton
Pick Your Poison is the sophomore album from contemporary blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Selwyn Birchwood, out now on Alligator Records. The re… Read More
Live albums were once a staple of most rock acts but could possibly be considered an endangered species nowadays. Sure, over the years there have been many live albums that were… Read More
By Mike Elliott
Soul/blues singer and guitarist Dave Keller debuts his latest album, Every Soul's a Star, on Catfood Records, a breakthrough for Keller since the renowned guitarist, Ronnie… Read More
We are pleased to premiere the video “Nothing” by multiple award-winners Harry Manx and Steve Marriner from their upcoming album, Hell Bound for Heaven out April 5 via Stony Pla… Read More
By Tom O'Connor
Harmonica heavyweight Tim Gartland will be releasing his fourth solo record Satisfied through his Taste Good Music label on April 12th. The ten-song collection of… Read More
JAMES TAYLOR’S ONE MAN BAND SET FOR FIRST VINYL RELEASE
JUNE 7TH ON CRAFT RECORDINGS
ACCLAIMED LIVE ALBUM OFFERS AN INTIMATE TOUR THROUGH
CELEBRATED SINGER-SONGWR… Read More
JUNE 2019
For those who haven't heard the sad news: The Grey Horse Tavern, one of LI's most eclectic music venues which is located in Bayport, will be closing this June… Read More
By Mike O'Cull The Texas Horns is one of the finest horn sections working in roots music today. Comprised of Mark ‘Kaz’ Kazanoff on tenor saxophone, John Mills on baritone saxoph… Read More
Mind Smoke Records latest album release
The Lost Tapes Vol. 1 by The Hideaways is out today!
The Hideaways are starting to create a lot of buzz on the Long I… Read More
By Annie Dinerman In the 1980s, soul blues singer-songwriter, harmonica player Tad Robinson moved from a small Indiana town to the big city of Chicago, Illinois. In three months, he was play… Read More
Note: my review of luxury Buckinghamshire hotel Hartwell House was first published in 2015 so some of the details might now be out of date
You know you’re in good hands when you arrive… Read More
GENRE: Contemporary Romance Saying goodbye is sometimes the beginning.Craig Turner was Coach Diaz’s star player, back in the day. He was held in high regard, until he… Read More
Top 10 Killer Kau Songs 2022: Killer Kau was a South African rapper, dancer, and record producer best known for his hit song “Tholukuthi Hey.” He was born on July 5, 1998, and di… Read More
How to Choose the Right One
Everyone is an individual and, therefore, unique. That is to say, deciding on the right instrument does not begin with the agent but with the person. The top q… Read More
Dancehall megastar Shaggy has shed light on how his time in the United States Marine Corps played an instrumental role in shaping his distinctive baritone voice Read More