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Soul Serenade: Jerry Butler, “Mr. Dream Merchant”
Jerry Butler has had a lot of hits over the course of his illustrious career, but it was a lesser-known 1967 single that found a place in Ken Shane's heart
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Soul Serenade: Tyrone Davis, “Turn Back The Hands Of Time”
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."
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Popdose 2011: Ken Shane’s Favorite Albums of the Year
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
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Soul Serenade: Howard Tate, “8 Days On The Road”
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
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Soul Serenade: Trombone Shorty, “Hurricane Season”
On a recent Saturday night Ken Shane caught a set by Trombone Shorty in RI. It was hot, it was sweaty, it was funky
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Soul Serenade: The Band (With Van Morrison), “Caravan”
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."
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Soul Serenade: Tower of Power, “Can’t You See (You Doin’ Me Wrong)”
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
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A Fan’s Notes: Jon Stebbins, “The Beach Boys FAQ: All That’s Left To Know About America’s Band”
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
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Soul Serenade: The Revelations feat. Tre Williams, “Don’t Wait”
Led by vocalist Tre Williams, who can hold his own with the greats, The Revelations return with a brilliantly soulful new album, "Concrete Blues."
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