Maybe it’s my younger days playing in jazz bands, but I always have a soft spot for jazz artists. The vocals, sax and brass parts lift me […]
Eight O’Five Jive, Swing Set
Music is a powerful vehicle. It doesn’t take much to move us to that bygone comfort zone. Anytime we feel the need, we pull […]
Camille Rae, Puckett’s Franklin, TN
Saw an amazing new country artist at Puckett‘s in Franklin. This little lady has got the pipes. Her name is Camille Rae and she recently released her debut album, […]
Tinsley Ellis, Nashville City Winery
A great night at the Nashville City Winery with Tinsley Ellis giving the audience what they wanted, an amazing show. He and his band performed for over 90 minutes playing […]
Smith & Wesley, “Choices & Chances”
Recently, I heard a band whose roots are in North Georgia and Chattanooga. Living in Georgia for twenty-eight years, I had to investigate. After further research, I realized […]
The Vagaband, “Medicine For The Soul”
It’s always a pleasure covering English bands. It must be childhood memories of the Beatles. Recently, I stumbled on a cool eight-piece band from Norfolk, UK called The […]
Album Review: The Duke Robillard Band’s “Calling All Blues”
When writing reviews pertinent to various blues bands, I often wonder how one band can surpass the preceding band. However, The Duke Robillard Band is an exemplary that […]
Album Review: Davina & The Vagabonds’ Sunshine
Would you like to go to a concert and listen to the music of Fats Waller and Louis Armstrong, the singing of Billie Holiday, and the musical style […]
Album Review – The Emperors of Wyoming
Has anyone ever heard of The Emperors of Wyoming? If you haven’t, then you will very soon. This is a very unique band made up of four very […]
Album Review: Black Sabbath’s “13”
Sunday, January 27th was as normal a day as any, but as most who have had anything to do with music knew, it was Grammy Award night. While […]