Stephen Pearcy: “Smash”
According to the Chinese calendar, 2017 is the year of the roster. Well, according to the rock n’ roll fans, 2017 is the year of Ratt!! The legendary band is back for more and […]
Albums
Kacey Musgraves: “A Very Kacey Christmas”
Kacey Musgraves: “A Very Kacey Christmas” While for many Christmas time means hustle and bustle, Kacey Musgraves seems to approach the season easy and cool. The country music trail blazer has just released her […]
Goo Goo Dolls: “Boxes”
I grew up with the Goo Goo Dolls. And in a lot of ways, the Goo Goo Dolls grew up with me. In high school, the electric guitars of “Superstar Car Wash” and “A […]
Neil Young: “Bluenote Café”
Neil Young: “Bluenote Café” – by Ric Hickey This album is a lot like Neil Young’s career: Far longer than common sense or popular consensus would have dictated, with some mountainous peaks and head-scratching […]
Shinedown: “Threat to Survival”
With the release of their latest album, “Threat to Survival,” Shinedown offers a motivational kick in the ass to anyone who listens to it. The album, the first since 2012’s “Amarylis,” serves as a […]
Kelly Clarkson: Piece By Piece
While the music world seems to be filled with self professed pop royalty, Kelly Clarkson should be titled the pop warrior. In her thirteen year career as a recording artist she has created a […]
Roxie 77 – “The Ameriswede EP”
Most people automatically think of Alice Cooper when the name Ryan Roxie comes up. And while it is true that Roxie is a long time member of Cooper’s band, there is much more […]
Beasto Blanco: Live Fast Die Loud
If you have seen Alice Cooper in the past ten years, you have no doubt seen Chuck Garric playing bass with an intensity that makes it impossible not to take notice. Just as Chuck […]
Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators: World on Fire
If you have ever read an interview with Slash, you know there is always a question posed about a reunion of the classic Guns N’ Roses line up. And no matter how many times the […]
Justin Townes Earle: Single Mothers
Justin Townes Earle is to the rainy day, as to what Jimmy Buffett is to a sunny one. Earle’s new record, “Single Mothers,” combines the best parts of country and blues music while […]
Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas: Secret Evil
Album review by David Gimpel If you are not hip to Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas, this is a fantastic time to start. Every once in awhile an artist comes along that demands your attention, […]
Cory Branan: The No-Hit Wonder
Nashville-based singer/songwriter, Cory Branan released his new album, “The No Hit Wonder,” this week on Bloodshot Records. Perhaps you are like I was when I first heard about this record, who is Cory Branan? […]
Godsmack: 1000HP
It’s been four years since Godsmack released their last studio effort, 2010’s “The Oracle.” But the Boston metal legends are back with their new record, “1000Hp.” In their true fashion, the band is not […]
Seether: “Isolate and Medicate”
Hard rock favorites, Seether are back with their new record “Isolate and Medicate.” The last release from this powerhouse trio was a greatest hits package released just last year. For many bands, a […]
