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Uncategorized | May 22, 2016

JUSTIN HAYWARD: THESE DAYS, NOT MOODY OR BLUE

A rock legend carries on his timeless legacy while also finding powerful new subjects to write about. By Steve Houk Of all the miraculous, timeless music Justin Hayward has created – from the wondrous songs he […]

Uncategorized | May 17, 2016

DELBERT McCLINTON: UNDEFEATED

A music veteran perseveres into his 70’s by combining great music and a strong constitution. By Steve Houk One of the true bonafide survivors of the insanity that often is […]

Uncategorized | April 5, 2016

BELINDA CARLISLE: A GO GO KEEPS GO GOING

The front lady for a seminal 80’s band has kept her own star shining for decades. By Steve Houk Go-go music really makes us dance Do the pony puts us […]

Uncategorized | March 29, 2016

JOE SATRIANI: LEADING BY EXAMPLE

A rock guitar master not only plays amazing riffs, he’s taught other rock greats how to play them. By Steve Houk When you watch Joe Satriani play guitar, at times you think you’re watching […]

Uncategorized | March 22, 2016

STEVE KIMOCK: PUSHING THE SOUNDS

A veteran rock guitarist expands his already wide horizons.  By Steve Houk The cover art for Steve Kimock’s stunning new record Last Danger Of Frost is, on the one hand, perfectly indicative […]

Uncategorized | February 29, 2016

DAVE MASON: A LIVING LEGACY ROLLS ON

Dave Mason’s legendary rock career is one of many legacies keeping him rolling. By Steve Houk When I spoke with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason recently, I told him […]

Uncategorized | February 21, 2016

THE BLACK LILLIES: DEEP ROOTS AND FULL BLOSSOMS

An alt-country band on the rise uses their roots and resiliency to keep moving forward.  By Steve Houk The ground is fertile in Tennessee. A plethora of different kinds of vegetables […]

Uncategorized | February 19, 2016

SUSAN TEDESCHI: MAMA’S FAMILY

The leading lady of one of music’s hottest bands is a proud mama onstage and off. By Steve Houk As if the music they make isn’t good enough, there exists a tight, cohesive […]

Uncategorized | February 10, 2016

JACKIE GREENE: A DEDICATED MAN

Dedication and depth are cornerstones of a respected rock and roller’s success.  By Steve Houk On one hand, Jackie Greene is clearly one of rock and roll’s most sought-after players, having done stints […]

Uncategorized | January 29, 2016

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER

By Steve Houk I remember that it was snowing. Big puffy flakes that we were catching on our tongues as we giddily skipped down the streets of Hartford towards the Civic Center. […]