Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Beth Hart offered a healthy serving of blues in Orlando, and Michelle Wilson was there to savor the sweet experience.

Vanished Gardens (Blue Note ). Review by James Mann.

Barry Goldberg reminisces about his lengthy careerin the music biz, a career that is still thriving, during an interview with Michelle Wilson.

Norway has a thriving jazz scene fueled by an obsession with innovation and generous support for the arts. Let’s take a look at three recent releases that explore the range of new sounds from Norway.

NRBQ (www.omnivorerecordings.com). Review by James Mann.

Peoria’s power-pop purveyors teleport coast-to-coast on extensive U.S. “Invasion” tour.

Trouble & Whiskey ( American Showplace Music). Review by Michelle Wilson.

There’s more than black music influencing the evolution of Rock and Roll. Native American rhymes and ideas are every bit as significant, once you know to look for them.

Doyle Bramhall II gives Clearwater the blues, and Michelle Wilson loved it!

EJ (Provogue/Mascot Label Group). Review by Michelle Wilson.

Rich Man (Concord Records). Review by Michelle Wilson.

Roi Tamkin was Feelin’ Alright with Dave Mason in Atlanta.

Getz/Gilberto ‘76 (Resonance Records). Review by James Mann.

Jaco Pastorius described himself as the worlds greatest bassist. This new documentary shows he wasn’t lying. James Mann brings the low-down.

Black Beauty (High Moon). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Incidental Hum (Bar/None Records). Review by James Mann.

Doyle Bramhall II flat tore it up in Melbourne, and Michelle Wilson was there!

Hey Joe Opus/Red Meat (Trance Blues Festival Records). Review by Michelle Wilson.

Toto opens for a still rocking Yes at Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall.