Luka Bloom – Innocence (2006)purchase this album I must begin by saying that, for a guy who spends so much time writing about these singer/songwriter types, my knowledge of Luka…
Sean Watkins – Blinders On (2006)purchase this album Sean Watkins is the guitarist for Nickel Creek, which, if you’ve listened to any of the pop/folk/bluegrass trio’s albums, tells you a…
Matt Nathanson – At the Point (2006)purchase this album Matt Nathanson killed my career as a recording artist. Well. Not really. But opening for Nathanson at a house concert was…
The Weepies – Say I Am You (2006)purchase this album The Weepies Á¢€” or, as their moms call them, Deb Talan and Steve Tannen Á¢€” don’t have an original bone…
In trying to figure out which Trick tracks to make available this week, I figured I’d showcase a particular show that included some material that we as Trick fans haven’t…
I have in my possession a new and unopened copy of Willie Wisely’s Parador Á¢€” released recently by the good people at Not Lame and pimped here at the blog…
I’ve had the conversation plenty of times now, but I’m always stunned when it takes place: Me and a friend or acquaintance, jawing about music, extolling the virtues of this…
While the chances of ever seeing the original VH line-up put aside their egos and assorted differences are beyond slim, it is impossible to argue how freakin’ monstrous this band…
[jefito’s note: The following review was awesomely and enthusiastically guest-blogged by Klea Scharberg, courtesy of the good people at Wiredset. They continue to make stuff available to you guys, so…
Since running my original post on Chicago’s unreleased Stone of Sisyphus album, I’ve received a ton of requests to repost the songs. That probably won’t happen, at least not anytime…
It’s April at last, and spring is officially in the air. What better time to devote an entire Idiot’s Guide to my favorite jazz musician of all time, Kenny G?…