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On The Record: the Rolling Stones’ ‘Hackney Diamonds,’ plus James Talley, Clay Parker and Jodi James, & the Babys

January 19, 2024 0

The last time the Rolling Stones released an album of new original material, 2005’s A Bigger Bang, George W. Bush’s father was president,...

Reality Check: REPUBLICAN (DONALD TRUMP) PRIMARY

James Campion

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January 15, 2024 0

Or, how long before the Terrorist Party goes all-in. The Republican Party is owned by Donald Trump and the MAGA...

On The Record: ‘We Can Work It Out’ (An Anthology of Beatles Covers), plus the Kinks & Marcel Smith

Jeff Burger

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January 12, 2024 0

It’s a safe bet that during the Beatles era, many musicians wished they could be members of that group. Since...

Rant ‘N’ Roll: Five Satisfying Listens

Mike Greenblatt

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January 10, 2024 0

Pianist-vocalist Les McCann passed away on December 29, 2023 in Los Angeles at age 88. Just prior to that, on December...

On The Record: Nektar’s ‘Remember the Future’ Box Set, plus ‘The Johnny Winter Story’

Jeff Burger

Columns

January 5, 2024 0

The British progressive rock band Nektar formed in Germany in 1969 and has been making music on and off with various lineups...

On The Record: The Massive ‘Memphis Blues Box,’ plus Tom Russell & the Ink Spots

Jeff Burger

Columns

December 22, 2023 0

Ironically, it took a European record company to compile The Memphis Blues Box, one of the most impressive and essential collections...

On The Record: Pink Floyd’s ‘Atom Heart Mother’ Expanded, plus Sarah McKenzie, Big Country, Uncle Lucius, & a ‘Doo-Wop Christmas Party’

Jeff Burger

Columns

December 15, 2023 0

Pink Floyd’s ambitious fifth album, Atom Heart Mother, was the group’s first U.K. chart-topper but not much of a hit with...

Makin Waves with Dogs In A Pile: Makin Waves Band of the Year

Bob Makin

Columns

December 13, 2023 0

The sandy shores of Asbury Park are hallowed ground in the Northeast. The rolling waves have ushered generations of venerated...

Rant ‘N’ Roll: Blues, Jazz, & a Book

Mike Greenblatt

Columns

December 11, 2023 0

Although he’s long left Texas in his rear-view mirror, Willie J Laws Jr. has always been known as the “Prophet of the...

On The Record: Bob Marley’s ‘Catch a Fire’ Revisited and a Power Pop Anthology, plus Van Duren & John Vincent III

Jeff Burger

Columns

December 8, 2023 0

An Expanded Edition of Bob Marley & the Wailers’ Catch a Fire Bob Marley & the Wailers’ Catch a Fire is aptly named...

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Jill Sobule Remains Fulfilled

PREMIERE: Whitney Tai’s Stunning Strength & ‘Simulation’

#THROWBACK: Bob Dylan, August 3, 1995

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The Allman Betts Band—Keep On Growing

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The Spectacle of Phish at Madison Square Garden on NYE / December 31, 2024

Sam MacPherson at The Stone Pony / December 19, 2024

Getting Behind the Mule: Gov’t Mule at Beacon Theatre / December 30, 2024

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HOT ROCKS: New Releases from Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots, Liam Gallagher, DIO, and Sepultura

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Makin Waves: Dirty Jersey Dozen

On The Record: Laura Nyro’s Massive ‘Hear My Song,’ plus the Rain Parade

Makin Waves: Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums

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Queued Up: Exploring the World of Bong Joon-Ho (‘Parasite’), plus ‘Doctor Sleep,’ ‘The Siren,’ ‘Scandalous,’ ‘Untouchable,’ and more.

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Discover New Live Music for the New Year in New York City

Start 2025 with Good Live Music in NYC

Rock the Old Year/New Year with Live Music

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Phish’s Mike Gordon & Jon Fishman Perform at Bernie Sanders Super Tuesday Rally

On The Record: the Rolling Stones’ ‘Hackney Diamonds,’ plus James Talley, Clay Parker and Jodi James, & the Babys

Reality Check: REPUBLICAN (DONALD TRUMP) PRIMARY

On The Record: ‘We Can Work It Out’ (An Anthology of Beatles Covers), plus the Kinks & Marcel Smith

Rant ‘N’ Roll: Five Satisfying Listens

On The Record: Nektar’s ‘Remember the Future’ Box Set, plus ‘The Johnny Winter Story’

On The Record: The Massive ‘Memphis Blues Box,’ plus Tom Russell & the Ink Spots

On The Record: Pink Floyd’s ‘Atom Heart Mother’ Expanded, plus Sarah McKenzie, Big Country, Uncle Lucius, & a ‘Doo-Wop Christmas Party’

Makin Waves with Dogs In A Pile: Makin Waves Band of the Year

Rant ‘N’ Roll: Blues, Jazz, & a Book

On The Record: Bob Marley’s ‘Catch a Fire’ Revisited and a Power Pop Anthology, plus Van Duren & John Vincent III

#THROWBACK: Bob Dylan, August 3, 1995

Jill Sobule Remains Fulfilled

Discover New Live Music for the New Year in New York City

The Spectacle of Phish at Madison Square Garden on NYE / December 31, 2024

Sam MacPherson at The Stone Pony / December 19, 2024

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