CD~DVD Reviews
SHIRLEY, MA. - For anyone who remembers the rock band New England and rode the wave of their 1979 Top 40 smash "Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya," the chance to re-capture the musical thrills of one's youth should not be passed up if you can help it.
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If you don't know who Vonda Shepard is… you should, and let this be your introduction. This lovely and talented blonde beauty has over 12 million albums sales to her credit, as well as two Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actor's Guild...
Aqualung is arguably Jethro Tull's signature release, a rock classic which produced some of the band's most recognizable songs including "Locomotive Breath," "Cross Eyed Mary,"Hymn 43" and of course, the iconic title track.
And now, 40...
WHITE RIVER JCT, VT. - On Saturday night, legendary rockers The Yardbirds invaded the Tupelo Music Hall in White River Junction, entertaining a diverse crowd with their unique brand of "rave up" rock-and-roll, which was pioneering in the early 60's and...
It's hard to believe that it has been 24 years since rock legends The Cars last released a studio album, which easily doubles the years they were together in the first place. Yes, it has been a long time coming for Cars fans and as it turns out, well worth...
Though best-known as a founding member of the Dictators and The Del-Lords, singer/songwriter/guitarist Scott Kempner should also garner attention for his 1990 solo release Tenement Angels. Although admittedly not familiar with this release before...
Veteran New England rocker David Hull is one of those musicians that seems to ride along the fringes of stardom while providing over 30 years of rock-solid rhythms for such luminaries as Joe Perry, Farrenheit, Buddy Miles, James Montgomery and the Legends...
Although certainly not a household name in America, Englishman Robyn Hitchcock, original leader of the late 70's psych-pop band Soft Boys, is truly a renaissance man; singer, songwriter, guitarist, band leader, producer, painter, sculptor, poet, even a...
Jeff Berlin is widely known as one of the world's most complete and well-rounded bass players, easily transitioning through many genres including traditional, contemporary, and fusion jazz, to progressive and rock formats. With the release of "Lumpy Jazz"...
For any fan of Charlie Farren, the new Retrospective Live At The Regent Theatre DVD/CD package is truly a gem, as many of his past musical friends gathered together on this night to celebrate Charlie's rich musical legacy. This included the members of...