January 4, 2018• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
Barbara Lynn's debut single was a smash but she never managed to equal that success...
May 4, 2017• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
Shirley & Lee hit big in '56, Shirley scored again with an early disco hit in '74...
November 19, 2015• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
Robert Parker and the legendary Wardell Quezergue collaborated on a '65 smash...
November 12, 2015• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
The world lost a musical giant when Allen Toussaint died this week...
October 19, 2015• Concert Reviews, Music
We went to the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival in Columbia, Missouri and had a lot of fun (and ate lots of BBQ!)....
August 12, 2015• A Fan's Notes, Music
Legends, upstarts, and an honored but absent guest at this year's festival....
July 31, 2014• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
Dr. John got the world on its feet with his 1973 classic...
July 14, 2014• Film, Soundtrack Saturday
Scott Malchus revisits the soundtrack to that seminal film celebrating America's two favorite past times: Sex and baseball....
June 20, 2013• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
The Meters were well known as sidemen, but had hits of their own as well...
February 12, 2013• Popblerd!
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January 8, 2013• Popblerd!
In case you were wondering what the Popblerd collective loved this year, here's our full list, ranked and compiled!...
January 1, 2013• Popblerd!
Dr. Gonzo's picks for best album and concert of 2012...
December 21, 2012• A Fan's Notes, Music
Ken Shane's favorite albums of the year...
December 10, 2012• Popblerd!
Let the year-end lists begin! Mega-Springsteen fan Dennis lists his best Bruce-related and non Bruce-related moments of 2012. ...
August 17, 2012• A Fan's Notes, Music
New Orleans came to Newport for opening night of this year's Jazz Festival...
August 6, 2012• Popblerd!
Back in the spotlight thanks to a new album produced by The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, we caught Dr. John and the Lower 911's performance at...
July 22, 2012• Popblerd!
You remember "Iko Iko" from "Rain Man," but I bet you didn't know how many versions of the song there were! Big Money and Dr. Gonzo take a...
April 4, 2012• Music, News
The Night Tripper brings a taste of his excellent new album Locked Down to Jimmy Fallon. Also in attendance: the Doctor’s producer,...
November 24, 2011• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
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...
September 8, 2011• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
Otis Redding would have turned 70 tomorrow. The great New Orleans musician Wardell Quezergue died this week. Ken Shane pays tribute to both...
February 18, 2011• CD Reviews, Music
After decades as a renowned sideman, Klaus Voormann has released his first solo album, featuring many of his famous friends. Win the Super...
October 26, 2010• Music, Ticket Stub
Malcolm John “Mac” Rebennack has gone by many names over the course of his long career — Dr. John, the Night Tripper,...
October 21, 2010• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
Earlier this year HBO aired the New Orleans-based series Treme, featuring remarkable music each week. Now it's been collected in a...
July 2, 2009• Music
In our new series, Kelly Stitzel and the Popdose staff bring you 27 -- count 'em! -- versions of the great blues-folk song "Stagger Lee."...
April 14, 2009• Music, Power Ballads
Wouldn’t it be cool to be Cheap Trick’s Robin “The Voice†Zander? I mean, the guy’s, like, 85 years old...
