SAXON is back bringing us hard hitting Metal from England on their 23rd release titled, Thunderbolt. The band formed in 1977 and has been hitting us hard with Heavy Metal albums ever since. This band knows what Metal fans want: heavy guitar riffs, guitar solos, a strong front persona and singing, hooks and fist pumping … Read more
What do you get when you put three folk legends in one room? Well, the folk group I’m With Her of course! The three-female folk trio, I’m With Her is: Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz, and Sara Watkins. Each are legends, with a lengthy list of collaborations, repertoires, and musical abilities. Besides singing, these talented ladies … Read more
Skylark is a 12-voice ensemble that is a premier group of leading American vocal soloists, chamber musicians, and music educators. Based in the Boston area, the ensemble strives for the highest standard of repertoire and is a first-class vocal ensemble. Skylark announces their new release, Winter’s Night. A Christmas concert based around the music of … Read more
Thelonious Sphere Monk was born October 10, 1917. He is one of the pillars of American jazz, the pianist and composer had a unique improvisational style and made numerous compositionial contributions to the standard jazz repertoire, including: “‘Round Midnight,” “Blue Monk,” “Straight, No Chaser,” “Ruby, My Dear,” “In Walked Bud,” and “Well, You Needn’t.” Thelonious … Read more
Rock Candy Funk Party (RCFP) was formed for one thing and one thing only, the love of groove. RCFP might improvise like a jam band, but their compositions, song forms and adept skills of listening to each other put them in a category all of their own. Each player brings their own unique individuality and … Read more
Many times after epic breakups of power groups, one or more of its players emerge with an ersatz album. As You Were could have fallen into that trap, thankfully it’s not the case. Don’t dismay Oasis fans, there still are those indulgent moments on tracks like “Paper Crown.” What does shine through is Liam’s affinity … Read more