In the late 1960’s a revolutionary, counter movement instituted by our nation’s youth was born. It focused on experimentation, heightened awareness, groundbreaking sounds, including statement pieces, rebutting the system, and casting off conservative social values. ‘Summer of Love’ was the name given to soften the period which was criticized by the mainstream. (Let’s call it… Continue reading John Craigie | Asterisk the Universe | Review
Thanks to the coronavirus, concerts are on hold until further notice. We get it; but we don’t like it. Artists and fans have been making the best of it, with bands using internet outposts to broadcast archival performances or set up live streams without audiences in attendance and with allowances for social distancing among the… Continue reading Overcoming quarantine blues with Jorma Kaukonen
Nahko And Medicine For The People released their new album “Take Your Power Back.” Nahko’s hard exterior, covered in powerful, tribal tattoos that flatter his muscular build are entrancing. He also sports a nasal, septum ring. It is sexy while still a tad aggressive. I have always been a big fan of Nahko’s music, but… Continue reading Nahko And Medicine For The People | “Take Your Power Back”
Without question it has been a rough few months, but things are turning around. Kory Quinn & Co. released their new record, “The Blueroom.” See; it is a very promising start to May. Quinn’s music is absolutely spellbinding. His vocals are seasoned and solid yet still tender. The entire band have a breathtaking command over… Continue reading Kory Quinn | “The Blueroom” | Review
I saw the words meditation and yoga in the body of the email regarding Joss Jaffe. My urge was to delete it, having a visceral dislike for the practices. Two things a native Angeleno, blonde gal should keep to herself unless she’s okay with being shunned from her bougie community. I’m a contradiction. I don’t… Continue reading Joss Jaffe | Traveller | Review
When the opportunity to write about Gospel Book Revisited‘s new album, “Morning Songs & Midnight Lullabies” presented itself, I jumped. I didn’t do this because I was familiar with the band or read positive reviews. I didn’t even take a listen which is quite out of character. I said yes for the sole reason the… Continue reading Gospel Book Revisited | "Morning Songs & Midnight Lullabies" | Review
Horror movie worthy experiences and lots of therapy have helped me to gain very valuable perspectives on life including how to self-sooth and be on my own. For many this will be a trying time with introspection occurring on monumental levels. Some people have it down already. Others are in the midst of learning how… Continue reading Rachel Garlin | "Mondegreens” | Review
I need a play list that captures my mood. It’s mostly dark, perplexed and chaotic but sometimes there are much needed glimmers of inspiration. I have so many questions. Is this really our plight? Will it ever end? How will humanity change? With this rapidly, unfolding uncertainty, I can’t do light and surface. Good old… Continue reading Grant Dermody | "My Dony" | Review
As the entire world is in the midst of a global pandemic that no living generation has experienced before, fans of the band Phish can at least take comfort in the absolute wealth of new music the band has been giving its fans over the last couple of years. With the additions of the Kasvot Vaxt and… Continue reading Phish | "Sigma Oasis" | Review
I woke up this morning with Leftover Salmon‘s song Troubled Times in my head. “Blow wind blow, blow away these troubled times…” Eighteen years ago Leftover Salmon could have become another statistic in the music world. They could have suffered an enormous loss and called it quits. Losing Mark Vann, the banjo player and the… Continue reading Drew & Vince | City Winery Chicago | 2/29/2020
