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Soul Serenade: Tyrone Davis, “Turn Back The Hands Of Time”

Ken Shane December 15, 2011 2

Tyrone Davis was another artist who had more hits than you might recall right away. His biggest by far though was 1970's "Turn Back the Hands of Time."

Popdose 2011: Ken Shane’s Favorite Albums of the Year

Ken Shane December 14, 2011 9

There was a lot of new music released this year. Ken Shane wades through it all to find a handful of albums with real staying power

Soul Serenade: Howard Tate, “8 Days On The Road”

Ken Shane December 8, 2011 3

Howard Tate died on Saturday. After making stunning records with Jerry Ragavoy in the '60s, he spent years in the wilderness before making a triumphant comeback

Soul Serenade: Trombone Shorty, “Hurricane Season”

Ken Shane December 1, 2011 4

On a recent Saturday night Ken Shane caught a set by Trombone Shorty in RI. It was hot, it was sweaty, it was funky

Soul Serenade: The Band (With Van Morrison), “Caravan”

Ken Shane November 24, 2011 0

On a Thanksgiving night 35 years ago tomorrow, the Band bid farewell at The Last Waltz. Among the show's many highlights was Van Morrison's scintillating rendition of "Caravan."

Soul Serenade: Tower of Power, “Can’t You See (You Doin’ Me Wrong)”

Ken Shane November 17, 2011 2

Ken Shane first saw Tower of Power live back in the '70s, and he's seen them many times since. After 44 years as a band, they can still bring the soul thunder

A Fan’s Notes: Jon Stebbins, “The Beach Boys FAQ: All That’s Left To Know About America’s Band”

Ken Shane November 15, 2011 2

Jon Stebbins has penned fine books about Beach Boys Dennis Wilson, and David Marks. "The Beach Boys FAQ" aspires to be the last word on the history of the band