by J.E. Barnes 2011 has been a troubling year for America and the West, but a good year for rock n’ roll and popular music, especially for older women artists. Marianne Faithfull released the critically-acclaimed ‘Horses and High Heels,’ her Read more
by: Elisabeth Vincentelli The least you can say about Taylor Hicks is that he’s not like prior American Idol champs: he already had almost a decade of gigging in bars when he won the fifth season in 2006, complete with Read more
by Jessica Naley I know, I know its August and already we are talking about Winter, hey it is just wishful thinking since this summer has been brutally hot and uncomfortably sweltering. 1) This is not supposed to be a Read more
by: Rudy Palma She has a lock on it if a special award is handed out for least interesting cover art (listing the tracks on it is a nifty retro look, though), but Sheryl Crow has produced the most interesting, Read more
by David Cooper The Canadian music hall of famer and former member of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young is responsible for hits like Southern Man, Heart of Gold and Harvest Moon. But on his newest record, titled Read more
by Timothy Yap Where have all the good songs? In today’s music economy of dwindling sales, instead of crafting more new to-be classics, many of the revered artists (including Barbra Streisand, Rod Stewart, and Barry Manilow) have gone back to Read more
by Kathleen C. Fennessy The word “confessional” is frequently applied to folk of all stripes, including folk-rock and folk-pop, which is where Jewel comes in. Even within the bounds of folk, however, her music is more nakedly confessional than most. Read more
Dave Matthews Band, Live at Piedmont Park Review by Creighton Calloway This show was a “green” show that took place in Atlanta, Georgia to promote environmental awareness (there was absolutely NO parking provided… public transportation was encouraged), and was Read more
Daize Shayne, Live Your Dreams by: Danny Tremlee A world-renowned champion surfer, successful model/actress, flourishing recording artist, philanthropist and role model who mentors inner-city kids. Daize Shayne is certainly at a young age tackling many aspects of life and achievements, Read more
Cars, Complete Greatest Hits Review by Daniel J. Hamlow Though starting out in the late 70’s as part of the New Wave/pop sound, the Cars unique sound of running bass line, rhythm guitar, and prominent keyboards helped define the Read more
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