Reviews: Landmark Theatre – Syracuse, NY
One very cool thing about Buddy Guy still touring is that he plays at some of the oldest and most beautiful venues in the US. For…
Sound Design: Modern Blues
BACK TO MACON – One of the most difficult things to do when using a cutout of a person is getting the edging just right. Even…
Sound Design: One Kind Favor
B.B. King – One Kind Favor It’s hard to say for certain, but I love to speculate so here goes. Talent begets talent. There’s no questioning…
CONCERT REVIEW: JEFF BECK AT THE CHICAGO THEATRE
MAY 21, 2015 BY: TODD BEEBE The Chicago Theatre welcomed guitar icon Jeff Beck back to it’s stage on May 21, 2015. Beck’s career spans 6…
Review: Gerry Hundt’s Legendary One-Man-Band is unfiltered fun
Gerry Hundt’s newest release is like good moonshine: it may not have the polish or consistency of commercial whiskey, but it’s delicious fun with a real…
CD REVIEW: MIKE ZITO – PEARL RIVER
Pearl River – (2009) Delta Groove Productions As reviewers we are tasked with the duty very similar to that of a carnival employee. Yes I’ll guess…
CD Review: Essential Elements is effortless, melodic jazz
I can’t stop listening to Essential Elements. The third album from New York jazz pianist Ben Paterson, Essential Elements is mellow and melodic, easy-going and sophisticated.…
Anthony Moser & The Fat Tone Blues Band: Live At Legends
by Barry Kerzner (Originally posted at ChicagoBlues.com) If you are a blues lover, and a musician, what better place to live and work than Chicago? What…
CD Review: Extra Jimmies
Jimmy Thackery • Extra Jimmies • Blind Pig Records Extra Jimmies is the latest album from Jimmy Thackery and from first looks it looks to want to tackle…
Concert Review: George Thorogood
By Carl Kurek Here is a quick question: how many bands can stand the test of time? Answer: very, very few. Many cannot even stay together…