‘Dare To Be Different’ Tribeca Film Fest review
Anyone who grew up on the music of the 80’s at the dawn of the MTV age were also exposed to another musical phenomenon taking place on the radio. Just outside of New York City, at a small, Long Island…
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‘Whitney Can I Be Me’ Tribeca Film Fest review
Exploring the rise and tragic downfall of one of music’s greatest singers, Whitney Houston’s life, career and death are examined in detailed in the unauthorized documentary Whitney “Can I Be Me”, that premiered last month at the Tribeca Film Festival.…
‘Clive Davis The Soundtrack Of Our Lives’ Tribeca Film Fest review
Probably the most important music executive in the history of modern music, the man with the “golden ears” Clive Davis is featured in Clive Davis The Soundtrack Of Our Lives. The documentary, which premiered last month at the Tribeca Film…
Jericho Woods mix roots, rock, country, bluegrass
Country listeners’ tastes are changing and Jericho Woods, a duo from Breckinridge County, KY, are helping seal the fate of pop oriented bro country. The neo traditionalists are making a big impact with their new self-titled six song EP. Josh Mitcham…
Mr Big are ‘Defying Gravity’ with latest album
Mr. Big aren’t afraid to stick to their guns in this ever changing world of music. With Defying Gravity, Eric Martin (lead vocals), Paul Gilbert (guitars), Billy Sheehan (bass) and Pat Torpey (drums) with Matt Starr covering some drum parts due…
Richie Kotzen gets diverse with ‘Salting Earth’
Richie Kotzen is quite the talented musician. He recently released his 21st studio album, Salting Earth, on April 14th and is the only musician on the project, besides Julia Lage adding background vocals to “Make It Easy.” Kotzen really offers a…
Chris Stapleton stays raw, pure with sophomore album
Raw. Passion. Soulful. Bluesy. Real Country. All of these things identify Chris Stapleton’s sophomore effort, From A Room, Volume 1. Released exactly two years to the date of his debut Traveller on May 5th, the nine song project is the first of two…
Neal Morse brings big presentation for ‘Morsefest 2015’
It takes a virtuosic musician to be able to play prog rock, and the five core members, and 33 others playing with the Neal Morse Band at Morsefest 2015, show just how talented (and rehearsed) one must be to play this style of…
Billy Joel turns MSG into piano bar for 86th time
Joel performed his 40th residency show on Good Friday, his 86th career performance at The World’s Most Famous Arena. The depth of Billy Joel’s catalogue was on display during his 40th consecutive residency show at Madison Square Garden last night (Friday,…
Don McLean’s music transcends generations at New York City concert
Don McLean is an American treasure. There’s no two ways around it. Last night (Thurs, April 6th) at the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, he showed the crowd why. Or rather, the crowd showed him why his music has…
Josh Gracin returns with uplifting EP
After a six year break, American Idol Season 2 contestant Josh Gracin is back with an uplifting EP, and it’s quite good. Nothin’ Like Us, Part One was released in February and features six songs that represent the new direction he has taken.…
Huey Lewis rocks St George Theater
Huey Lewis and the News rocked the crowd at St. George Theater Sunday, February 26th. It was their first concert on Staten Island. Taking the stage around 7:40 pm, the band played for roughly 90 minutes. The evening was jam-packed evening…