Wednesday, May 15 2013
The Black Crowes: Wiser for the Time
A massive live set from one of the 1990s' most successful rock acts chronicles a band that might be unparalleled in its resiliency.
Wednesday, May 2 2012
Shemekia Copeland and Ronnie Baker Brooks Take a Class
Copeland and Brooks infected my classroom with the ‘existential freedom’ that allows each person to stare into the darkness, yet somehow and someway, find the words, the voice, and the courage to sing a sweet song. That is, they gave us all the blues.
Friday, September 16 2011
Various Artists: Chicago Blues: A Living History: The (R)evolution Continue
The state of the blues: alive and well in 2011.
Monday, June 20 2011
Waxing Nostalgic: The Mantras of the Music Geek
Four music geeks reunite to reminisce over their college days in the late '80s. Bold mantras about what's wrong with today's music ensue.
Monday, February 22 2010
Buddy Guy: 29.Jan.2010 - Chicago
At the ripe age of 73 Guy continues to harness an unimaginable amount of energy and showmanship, with no signs of slowing down. Words and Pictures by Allison Taich.
Monday, December 14 2009
Buddy Guy + Dave Mason: 7 November 2009 - Waukegan, IL
He milks and squeezes each note, be it from his trusty guitar or his very well-oiled voice.
Monday, May 11 2009
Buddy Guy: The Definitive Buddy Guy
For the most part, the compilation succeeds, but there are some limitations that can't be overlooked.
Monday, August 11 2008
Shine a Light
Rarely do movies change my mind about anything, rarer still about rock 'n' roll, but Shine A Light did just that.
