For the uninitiated, my six-packs are not intended to say “These are the six best” of a given artist. It’s more like, here are six I dig. Could be a different batch next week. I’ve always thought of Bob Seger as the poor man’s Bruce … Continue reading Six by Seger
For the earlier part of his career, Jeff Beck always had a lead singer in a band he was in (Yardbirds) or his own bands. Ever since, at least, Blow by Blow he’s been more jazz and instrumental focused. But I’ve always dug the various … Continue reading Featured Album – Beck, Bogert & Appice
Here’s a bunch of new tunes for ya that I think you might enjoy. This New Music Revue is a little bluesier than most of the recent ones I’ve done but, well, that’s what I’m hearing that I like currently. Brandi and the Alexanders list … Continue reading New Music Revue – 10.7.18
“News from up the street, she’s people I’d like to meet.” – Dan Hicks Wherein I mention a few random things that have been floating around in my head or of which I’ve become aware, of greater or lesser import. The first two are of … Continue reading News from Up the Street
Otis Rush was one of the last of a generation of bluesmen who were not only great craftsmen but also heavily influential on another generation of (especially) British bluesmen and women. He died on September 29, 2018, at the age of 83. This is his … Continue reading A Tribute to Otis Rush
Random notes – I had tickets to see Dickey Betts but A) he had a mild stroke and then B) he fell down playing with his dog and needed brain surgery. He’s ok but needless to say the tour was canceled. Hoping for a speedy … Continue reading A Chicago Six-Pack
I recently did a post where I challenged readers to come up with their Top Ten lists of live albums that they love. It occurred to me that if anyone wanted to actually see that full list they’d have to scroll through a bunch of … Continue reading The Music Enthusiast Community Guide to the Live Albums You Must Hear
