Carl F. Gauze reviews this interesting look at the surprising history and scandalous etymology of jazz, in Weird Music That Goes On Forever, by Bob Suren.

Carl F. Gauze reviews The Spider Queen at Fringe Art Space.

Sure, they cute and two dimensional, but they still have something to say.

Carl F. Gauze reviews his second As You Like It in three days, the latest a candy-colored complexity from Rollins College’s Annie Russell Theatre.

Rock and roll may never die, but it is old enough to collect social security and occasionally struggles with overdoses. Carl F. Gauze sets up at the quiet bar, where he can still hear his wife, for Rock of Ages at Garden Theatre, Orlando.

Workin’ on a World (All Eyes Media). Review by Carl F. Gauze.

Carl F. Gauze recaps this year’s celebration of America’s most famous songwriter, Irving Berlin.

Kramies (VanGerrett Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.

Can rock and roll break the color barrier in 1950s Tennessee? Carl F. Gauze reviews.

Gospel music and soul food can save your soul.

The cute rich girl marries the hunky farm hand in the rural South, where appearance is everything.

In The Aftermath (Mascot Label Group). Review by Carl F. Gauze.

A man on his deathbed is surrounded by bickering family members, many of which you would strangle him given the chance. In other words: a brilliant comedy!

A black seamstress in 1905 New York loses everything to a man she’s never met.

A fading film star still can turn up the heat in this outrageous comedy.

Women meet and bond in a small town hair salon and solve all the world’s problems.

Six new works of brilliant music and clever plots!

Disturbios (Midnight Cruiser Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Live theater returns to Seminole College on a rainy night outside.

War time spy story filled with suspense and laughter.