Classic Rock | January 19, 2018
The Hammer of The GoddessesOK, OK, I admit it. Even as a straight, my-hormones-raging-for-girls teenager back in the 70’s, I thought Robert Plant was hot. Maybe not in that direct wanna-bed-ya kinda way, but […]
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Classic Rock | August 10, 2017
The Rhythmic Journey of Cindy Blackman SantanaKeeping the beat solo or with legends, and even marrying one, is only one part of this very special lady’s rhythmic journey. By Steve Houk From the moment she arrived […]
Uncategorized | July 21, 2017
COME TOGETHERI loved Linkin Park. I’m not saying this only because Chester died yesterday. Not at all. For one, their two masterpieces Hybrid Theory and Meteora took this 40-something parent of four wayyy out of […]
Classic Rock | December 12, 2016
Southside Johnny: It’s Been A Long TimeA Jersey legend keeps making music and remembering his roots. By Steve Houk There are plenty of treasures that have to do with the Jersey Shore. The boardwalk. The salt water taffy or […]
Folk Music | October 17, 2016
SWAMP FOLK WITH HEARTSheer talent, a love of home and some Muscle Shoals magic make beautiful music for The Krickets. By Steve Houk During just about any evening down on the Florida panhandle, if you […]
Uncategorized | September 16, 2016
THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLLThree recent Rock & Roll HOF inductees bring their rockin’ A-game to a sizzling summer triple bill. By Steve Houk If there was anything to come away with from last […]
Uncategorized | September 6, 2016
MARY GAUTHIER: SONGWRITING SAGEA gifted songwriter sees her unexpected career take yet another positive and surprising turn. By Steve Houk Who knew? I mean, who knew that Mary Gauthier, whose early life reads like a bad luck hardship […]
Uncategorized | August 21, 2016
Streisand: A Powerful and Sentimental JourneyIf you flip through the record album synapses of your life, a rare few of them spark and then spring out at you as unforgettable early moments in your growth, both as […]
Uncategorized | July 26, 2016
GUIDING MARAH BACK HOMEA beloved and extraordinary rock band finds that a second life can be even better than the first. By Steve Houk You know that old saying, “you never know what you […]
Uncategorized | June 14, 2016
THE JAYHAWKS’ GARY LOURIS : STILL STANDING TALLThe Jayhawks (L-R, Tim O’Reagan, Karen Grotberg, Gary Louris, Marc Perlman) An Americana legend makes it to the other side by coming home to his beloved band. By Steve Houk For […]