Reviews

Garaj Mahal “More Mr. Nice Guy” Review

Garaj Mahal “More Mr. Nice Guy” Review

Posted April 21, 2010 at 2:29 pm | No comments

The jazz fusion masters of Garaj Mahal are at it again with a superb new CD, No More Mr. Nice Guy, that swooped in almost under the radar a mere 18 months after the release of their 2008 CD wOOt.

Posted in: Jam Band, Jam Band Reviews, Reviews

CHESAPEAKE BAY BLUES FESTIVAL: BLUES FOR A CAUSE: A look back to preview what’s coming!!

CHESAPEAKE BAY BLUES FESTIVAL: BLUES FOR A CAUSE: A look back to preview what’s coming!!

Posted April 13, 2010 at 10:48 am | No comments

In May 2009 I had the privilege of attending and photographing Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Blues for the first time and I was knocked out!

Posted in: Blues, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Slash Album Review

Slash Album Review

Posted April 9, 2010 at 2:36 pm | 2 comments

Without viewing my article published seven months ago as a shameless plug here, I’d like to mention that when I wrote “Supergroups – Vultures, Chicks, and Other Picks,” I was certain that Slash was about to do something big, even though I knew nothing of his plans.

Posted in: Reviews, Rock, Rock Reviews

Fender’s Guitar Clinic features Gary Hoey

Fender’s Guitar Clinic features Gary Hoey

Posted April 9, 2010 at 10:46 am | No comments

We were invited to meet with writer, producer and guitar player, Gary Hoey at Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center in Wheaton, Maryland on April 7, 2010. 

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews, Rock

“One November Night” by Johnny A.

“One November Night” by Johnny A.

Posted April 5, 2010 at 12:50 pm | No comments

Johnny A. was the exemplary sideman in the late ’90s when he decided to become a solo artist.

Posted in: Blues, DVD Reviews, Reviews

“To The One” by John McLaughlin and The 4th Dimension

“To The One” by John McLaughlin and The 4th Dimension

Posted March 19, 2010 at 12:21 pm | 3 comments

John McLaughlin has been a pillar of the jazz guitar community for over 30 years.  He has played with many of the legendary musicians of our time.  McLaughlin has explored his acoustic side as well as pioneering the fusion movement.

Posted in: Jazz, Jazz Reviews, Reviews

The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Photo Gallery

The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Photo Gallery

Posted March 19, 2010 at 12:03 pm | One comment

Since January 2006, I’ve had the privilege, and the big fun, of working with and photographing the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise.

Posted in: Blues, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Mick Taylor Band: “The Tokyo Concert”

Mick Taylor Band: “The Tokyo Concert”

Posted March 13, 2010 at 1:35 pm | No comments

Recorded live in Tokyo back in May of 2009, the DVD “Mick Taylor Band – The Tokyo Concert” features Taylor on guitar and vocals, Max Middleton on keyboards, Kuma Harada on bass, Jeff Allen on drums, and Denny Newman on guitar and vocals.

Posted in: Classic Rock, DVD Reviews, Reviews

Ray Davies Having a Rave Up at The Birchmere

Ray Davies Having a Rave Up at The Birchmere

Posted March 10, 2010 at 6:33 pm | No comments

After one of the worst winters in metropolitan Washington, D.C.’s recorded history, the audience at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, was badly in need of a sunny afternoon – and that’s just what Ray Davies conjured up.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Music Business Success in Nine Weeks Book Review

Music Business Success in Nine Weeks Book Review

Posted March 10, 2010 at 1:27 pm | 2 comments

In her book Music Success in Nine Weeks, Ariel Hyatt presents a wealth of knowledge in a readily-accessible, easily digestible form. The reader immediately gets the distinct impression that Ariel is really trying to help them out, and not just sell them a “get rich quick” book. Music Success is an interactive book in the sense that what you put into it is what you’ll get out of it, like music in general. It’s well laid-out, plus it reads and the information can be easily assimilated and quickly put to good, real-world use.

Posted in: Music Industry Book Reviews, Reviews