New Orleans

JAMIE MCLEAN – ONE AND ONLY Jamie McLean is a triple threat. As a guitarist for New Orleans royalty Aaron Neville and Dirty Dozen Brass Band he’s toured the globe playing fiery guitar everywhere from Madison Square Garden to Japan’s Fuji Rock. His blue eyed southern soul vocals ooze raw emotion and his top-of-the-line songwritingContinue Reading

by James Cassara – I kick off this month’s reviews with a pair of gents named Shawn, a debut EP, a welcome release by a long standing and underappreciated band, a tribute recording, and a just in time for the holidays boxed set that would gladden the heart of anyContinue Reading

by James Cassara – Jonathan Edwards Many musicians spend a career hoping for that “signature song,” a crossover hit with which they will be forever associated. When that elusive moment does arrive some artists react in ways that might seem baffling – after “Heart of Gold” topped the charts NeilContinue Reading

by James Cassara I’m again limiting my reviews to around 150 words each, attempting to cover as much music as I can. There’s just so much good stuff out there worth mentioning! As always buying your music from one of our many fine independent record stores is the way toContinue Reading

by James Cassara It’s been a relatively slow month for new releases so let’s delve into a couple of welcome reissues, a long overdue boxed set, and a new album from an old friend. As always be sure to haunt your local music shop in search of these and otherContinue Reading

by Eddie LeShure “Post-adulthood” is the place that jazz guitarist Mark Guest now hangs his hat. “Don’t get me wrong, raising my kids was huge for me, but now that they’re grown and gone, well… life goes on!” says Mark. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, Mark was actively gigging in theContinue Reading