From The Vault: Don Shinn – ‘Takes A Trip’ (1969)
Sometimes, at the oddest moments, I find myself thinking of Don Shinn, and wondering what he’s doing today. It would be easy to say that Don Shinn was...
Jenell Kesler
From The Vault: Dr. John, The Night Tripper – Gris-Gris (1968)
“They call me Doctor John, known as the Night Tripper ...” Yes the Doctor is the last of the best. As I’ve said before I first encountered...
Harvey Mandel – ‘Snake Pit’ (2016)
On this, Harvey Mandel’s fourth album with "snake" in the title, we find his choice of album artwork to be inspired by his sensational first outing 'Cristo Redentor,'...
It Hugs Back – Slow Wave (2015) review
It Hugs Back - Slow Wave (2015) Listen: http://www.ithugsback.co.uk/ While the band It Hugs Back has never been high on my radar since I discovered them several years ago,...
Neil Young – Peace Trail (2016) review
Neil Young - Peace Trail (Reprise Records, 2016) As the second track says, “I can’t stop working …” and the man delivers yet again, finally shifting gears and...
The Magical Mystery Psychout …A Tribute to The Beatles (2016) review
The Magical Mystery Psychout ...A Tribute to The Beatles (Cleopatra Records, 2016) Roll up! Roll up for the magical mystery tour! Step right this way! … hear twelve...
Bob Dylan – The Real Royal Albert Hall 1966 Concert! (2016) review
Bob Dylan - The Real Royal Albert Hall 1966 Concert! (Columbia, 2016) In 1966 Bob Dylan knew that he was completely stepping out of the folk flavors that...
The Rolling Stones – Blue & Lonesome (2016) review
The Rolling Stones - Blue & Lonesome (Polydor, 2016) Beginning their career as young bluesmen back in the 60’s, The Rolling Stones have finally, and I mean finally...
Reigning Sound – ‘Shattered’ (2014)
Make no mistake about it, 'Shattered' is nearly an entirely different record when compared to other albums by Reigning Sound. Fist and not least important is the presentation...
Juan Trip’ – Fireplace (2008) review
Juan Trip’ - Fireplace (Citizen Records, 2008) If you’re an armchair traveler, or a real traveler for that matter, sitting there at a window seat, watching the world...