It was just about a year ago that Kelly's Lot released The Blues Remind Me , a phenomenal album of original material that I considered t...

Rick Shea & The Losin' End While Los Angeles may be known primarily for its film and television industry, this city has a tremendous...

Music often provides our escape route from the current ugliness of our nation. Here are notes on a few new jazz albums you might want to che...

First of all, Neverland Ranch Davidians is a great band name. I enjoy playful (and meaningful) mashups like that, particularly in these twis...

Jason Ringenberg What a treat it was to get to see Rosie Flores, Jason Ringenberg, and John Surge & The Haymakers yesterday. It was a fu...

Singer and songwriter Ryan Lee Crosby might be based in Rhode Island, but it is clear from listening to his new album, At The Blue Front , t...

If you're looking for something to celebrate - and I think we're all in need of such things these days - how about this: the Mekons ...