Ian McLagan
From Howlin’ Wolf to the Small Faces to Billy Bragg. One man has made the Hammond B-3 hoot and holler with all three – Steve Stav introduces us to the many faces of Ian McLagan.
From Howlin’ Wolf to the Small Faces to Billy Bragg. One man has made the Hammond B-3 hoot and holler with all three – Steve Stav introduces us to the many faces of Ian McLagan.
The Bamboo Kids (Big Dipper). Review by Stein Haukland.
Bring ‘Em In (Mute). Review by Stein Haukland.
thickfreakness (Fat Possum). Review by Troy Jewell.
“Melodic with a touch of groove and an anemic, very white approach to the vocals, but still soulful.” Gail Worley talks to Johnny Marr, currently of The Healers and formerly of the Smiths, and manages to keep it together. Mostly.
Sings Bobby Troup (Rhombus Records). Review by James Mann.
East Bay Ray proves there is life after Jello for the Dead Kennedys. Vinnie Apicella gets it all.
The Night Before the Day the Earth Stood Still (Gearhead). Review by Stein Haukland.
The Snakes (Bomp). Review by Vinnie Apicella.
Behind The Music (Universal). Review by James Mann.
Phoenix EP (Birdman). Review by Jason Michelitch.
Reason To Believe: The Complete Mercury Studio Recordings (Universal). Review by James Mann.
Mama Says I’m Crazy (Fat Possum). Review by James Mann.
Whiskey Store (Telarc Blues). Review by James Mann.
Old & in the Gray (Acoustic Disc). Review by James Mann.
The Flaming Sideburns Save Rock’n’Roll (Jetset). Review by Stein Haukland.
James Mann has a few thoughts on the rumored Zep tour. Okay, one: stay home.
We’ve Got Blood on the Toes of our Shoes (Acetate). Review by Stein Haukland.
Tonight’s Lows (Pint Size). Review by Stein Haukland.
She Rocks and Rolls All Night & Day (One Horse). Review by Brian Kruger.
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.