Scott McLennan
The Tedeschi Trucks Band is capping another remarkable year of transition and growth, some of it spurred by tragedy.
The Brit-born iteration of mind-expansion music — from Syd Barrett onward — favors clever wordplay and musical accessibility.
But really, what is a Bob Dylan concert these days if not a case study in transformation?
Believe it or not, Buddy Holly is on tour with another deceased rock ’n’ roll pioneer — Roy Orbison.
Veteran guitarist Jimmy Herring and the 5 of 7 play groove-heavy tunes that barrel into unexpected and interesting places.
Fear Inoculum is not a bad album. It’s not a great album either, and Tool has made some great albums.
With a powerful partnership, the possibilities for Hot Tuna, it seems, are endless.
“They created an alternative to the pop music model, and it’s been very powerful. It’s a whole world unto itself.”
The most accurate name for this summer’s Steve Miller/Marty Stuart tour would be “When Two Music Geeks Collide.”
Music Commentary: The Black Crowes — Redux?
When have the Robinsons ever done what was expected on them? And when have they ever really cared?
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