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Review: Rainbow Live in Munich 1977

Review: Rainbow Live in Munich 1977

Posted May 9, 2013 at 3:19 pm | No comments

In one of the most controversial exitings in rock and roll history was when guitarist Ritchie Blackmore left Deep Purple in 1975.
For fans of this time period, this was the worst possible news they could hear.

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Review: Deep Purple Rock on Now What?!

Review: Deep Purple Rock on Now What?!

Posted April 26, 2013 at 4:18 pm | 4 comments

Considered to be one of the pioneers of heavy metal, Deep Purple have captivated the music world throughout the past four decades.

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Ricky Byrd Rocks on Lifer CD

Ricky Byrd Rocks on Lifer CD

Posted March 25, 2013 at 4:58 am | No comments

Determined to help revive that classic 70’s rock and roll style and sound, Ricky Byrd is identifying himself as a powerful musical presence with his new solo album, Lifer.

Posted in: '80s Rock, Reviews, Rock Reviews, Uncategorized

The Saw Doctors Live at The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD  with Governor Martin O’Malley

The Saw Doctors Live at The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD with Governor Martin O’Malley

Posted March 12, 2013 at 10:14 am | One comment

The Saw Doctors hit the stage at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland, March 10, 2013, launching into Irish laden rock at it’s best.

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Thom Chacon Lands a Punch with Featherweight Fighter

Thom Chacon Lands a Punch with Featherweight Fighter

Posted March 8, 2013 at 10:03 am | No comments

Thom Chacon is proving, more and more, to be exactly what modern day roots rock needs the most.

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Various Artists: Origins of Guitar Music in Southern Congo and Northern Zambia 1950, ’51, ’52, ’57, ’58

Various Artists: Origins of Guitar Music in Southern Congo and Northern Zambia 1950, ’51, ’52, ’57, ’58

Posted March 4, 2013 at 5:52 am | One comment

Origins of Guitar Music in Southern Congo and Northern Zambia 1950 ’51, ’52m ’57,’58 [Sharp Wood Records – 2002] is a collection of songs recorded by the field recordist Hugh Tracey in the 1950s in Zimbabwe, Congo, Malawi, and Zambia.

Posted in: Reviews, Uncategorized, World Music

Two Duos: What’s Next? – Randy Klein, Boris Koslov and Alex Skolnick

Two Duos: What’s Next? – Randy Klein, Boris Koslov and Alex Skolnick

Posted March 2, 2013 at 7:30 am | No comments

By: Vince Lewis Pianist Randy Klein is an alumnus of Berklee College of Music.  He is an Emmy Award winner for Free To Dance (PBS Great Performances), Beyond Tara – The extraordinary Life Of Hattie Mc Daniel (American Movie Classics) and Richard Wright – Black Boy (PBS/BBC Production). Klien has also enjoyed great success in […]

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David Gilmore Release Numerology – Live at Jazz Standard

David Gilmore Release Numerology – Live at Jazz Standard

Posted March 1, 2013 at 7:11 am | No comments

Guitarist, David Gilmore, has worked with many top Jazz artists. His credentials include appearances with Esperanza Spaulding, Wayne Shorter, Christian Mc Bride, Sam Rivers, Steve Coleman and David Sanborn.

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Checking Out the Henriksen JazzAmp 110

Checking Out the Henriksen JazzAmp 110

Posted February 27, 2013 at 7:04 am | No comments

Jazz Guitarists are generally concerned with finding the ultimate instrument for plying their craft. The next critical issue is the accurate reproduction of the tone created by their builder.

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Jones Street by Mark Kleinhaut and Neil Lamb

Jones Street by Mark Kleinhaut and Neil Lamb

Posted February 26, 2013 at 7:38 am | No comments

One of the joys of serving as a reviewer of Jazz CDS is the opportunity to hear new voices that come across my desk, and Jones Street, released by Mark Kleinhaut and Neil Lamb, made my day.

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