The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
This week, Christopher Long receives a FREE pre-loved vinyl copy of Joe’s Garage Acts II & III, the 1979 double-record masterpiece from Frank Zappa. And he soon relearns the correlation between music, heartbreak, and “unpronounceable diseases.”
Sonic Mojo (Foghat Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Buddy Guy plays Hancher Auditorium for his Damn Right Farwell Tour
It’s hard to to live up to a name like Young Fresh Fellows when you’ve been at it for almost 40 years, but good time rock and roll never goes out of style.
The legendary 83 year old bluesman can still command a stage, says Roi Tamkin.
Sitting On Top of the Blues (Deep Rush Records/Thirty Tigers). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Beth Hart offered a healthy serving of blues in Orlando, and Michelle Wilson was there to savor the sweet experience.
Black To Blues ( Mascot Label Group). Review by Michelle Wilson.
A documentary about the innovative guitar legend interspersed with performances from an all-star tribute from 2006.
Midnight Highway (Provogue/Mascot Label Group). Review by Michelle Wilson.
Keb’ Mo’ inspires Jacksonville, and Michelle Wilson, to dance in the aisles and bask in the good vibes of a feel-good concert.
Red Clay Soul (Heartfixer Music). Review by Michelle Wilson.
From the Big Muddy: Impressions of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2016
The Atco/Atlantic Singles 1968-1974 (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.
He’s simply the greatest. B.B. King: The Life of Riley tells the story and the struggle behind his life in the blues.
Feels So Good ( TRC Records). Review by James Mann.
It was a must-see double-bill - an old fashioned blues bash of epic proportions - the pairing of one of today’s top artists with a bona fide living legend.
Live at Legends (Silvertone/RCA). Review by Joe Frietze.
I’ll Play the Blues for You (Stax). Review by James Mann.
The inaugural, and hopefully annual, Orlando Calling Festival brings BIG acts to Central Florida for a major two-day music festival November 12-13.
With the thirty-fifth anniversary of debut album Whirlpool, UK shoegaze outfit Chapterhouse is back together again and touring the US as part of Slide Away Music Festival.
The Englert theater hosted Little Feat as they embark on their Last Farewell Tour.
Meiko Kaji’s katana is sharp and looking for revenge in Wandering Ginza Butterfly and its sequel, She Cat Gambler, a stylish pair of early ’70s action films.
