John Mayer Bares All
Mayer’s solo tour is a stripped-down, acoustic marvel. He mentioned during the performance how appreciative he was that, “All of you showed up for just me and my guitar.”
Goodmood Moves On
There is no argument that Goodmood has assisted many in the music community. An obvious silver lining is Covid has waned and bands are touring again.
Kmieciak Loosens the Handcuffs
‘Within Shadows’ is a menagerie of sounds which may feel right at home on a ‘Twin Peaks’ soundtrack, but more introspective than creepy.
A Good Start for The Bad Ends
The sound of The Power and The Glory seems to have launched from left field. A band sprung from some unfamiliar place yet wielding the sonic prowess of a group exhibiting the tight and right sounds of grizzled music veterans (which collectively, they are).
R.E.M.’s ‘Chronic Town’ Celebrated
The five-song EP Chronic Town was R.E.M.’s debut, released on August 24, 1982. This date marked the introduction of something completely different, changing the American music landscape forever. The band soon became college rock architects and icons.
R.E.M. Explored with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
McDuffie prompted Mills to create a piece which they could perform together. In short order, Mills came up with Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra. It’s an incredible concerto considering the life he’s led through rock music. Fans were able to delve deep into Mills’ creative mind, as well as find those recognizable R.E.M. nuggets from yore.
Was it the Bourbon or the Beyond?
Live Review: Bourbon & Beyond Music Fest (Day 3 Highlights), 9/17/22 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville (First-person diversion: My bride and I belong to the Crowded House-loving ilk, of which there are many members. Our love of the band stretches back to our courtin’ days. I […]
Adrian Belew is Still a Genius
Trent Reznor claims, “Adrian Belew is the most awesome musician in the world,” and Frank Zappa once chimed, “Adrian Belew reinvented the electric guitar!”
Joe Jackson Sings with Sinners
This song has always really been a romantic ballad and not many people realize it, so maybe after tonight they will.
Trombone Shorty and Friends Take a Trip to The Big Easy
Live Review: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue’s Voodoo Threauxdown Tour with Tank and the Bangas, Dumpstaphunk, Soul Rebels, and more at Chastain Park Amphitheatre in Atlanta, 6/22/22 For those in the crowd on this ninety-degree-plus evening in Atlanta who have not been to New Orleans…this was their first […]
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