Charlie Carrozo shows his beautiful soul on Blinded Times
Charlie Carrozo’s latest solo album Blinded Times finds the storied Worcester band leader expressing a whole different kind of vision than he had been with his previous bands. Here’s Carrozo still has the heart of a rocker while in each of his songs he maintains the keen eye and sensitive soul of a tender singer-songwriter. […]
Linda Marks serves up outstanding lyrical, musical narratives on Everyday Legends
Linda Marks’ has released yet another of her fine singer-songwriter albums. This Boston area artist averages about two CD releases per year. Everyday Legends, as the title suggests, shows several examples of people who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to live lives that shine in their hope, courage, and perseverance. Opening […]
Rocking Horse Music Club’s rock opera Circus Of Wire Dolls is a must have, must see
Rocking Horse Music Club’s latest project is a madcap progressive rock endeavor featuring many of New England’s best musicians with some international players chiming in. RHMC’s creation, titled Circus Of Wire Dolls, chronicles the lives of several invented, manufactured dolls that come to life, form a performance touring company and who experience the world in […]
Shawnn Monteiro maintains a large vocal presence among variety of settings in You Are There
Shawnn Monteiro’s latest album You Are There is a fine documentation of her high caliber vocal prowess. This Providence, Rhode Island chanteuse showcases her prodigious talents in a variety of musical settings, arrangements, tempos employing everything from breathy vocals, sustains, scat, and a large vocal presence. Opening cut “Dearly Beloved,” popularized by Nancy Wilson, opens […]
Tara Greenblatt Band weaves magic with acoustic instruments, voices on Let’s Wake Up
The Tara Greenblatt Band’s latest CD release Let’s Wake Up showcases her unusual ability to combine her percussion skills with her singer-songwriter flare for describing the inner life of women. While her Greenblatt’s songs build up vocally, lyrically, her bands mates expand her musical ideas until their presence is larger than life. The listener easily […]
Christopher Gleason side project Noise Floor Delirium delivers gripping album Life Street Closed
Christopher Gleason’s side project Noise Floor Delirium just released the gripping album Life Street Closed. This album reveals soundscapes unique to Gleason and his own musical imagination. It’s not just that the vocals and the music are quite good. It’s more in the way this maestro blends his unusual colors, tones, and instrumentation. Opening cut […]
Jazz guitarist John Stein’s Lifeline a dazzling reminder of his long impressive career
John Stein’s exciting new release is a sprawling two disc set titled Lifeline, a compilation of his many own compositions and arrangements recorded and released over his 30 year career. This double scoop offering of Stein’s electric jazz guitar work turns a reviewer’s rainy day into a brisk adventure. Adventurous, exploring, and innovative, Stein’s Lifeline […]
Name Droppers II uses the same beautiful DNA from The Name Droppers first album
Name Droppers II is an appropriate title for this Connecticut band’s sophomore album. It isn’t just their second album. It’s a junior to the senior, a continuation of the DNA in their first album. The Name Droppers combine old school rock and roll, blues, and R&B idioms to create fresh new songs within their range […]
Arthur James & Northbound release A Guitar Player, A Bassist & A Drummer Walk Into A Studio a must have for New England blues fans
Arthur James has the old soul of a blues man. Arthur James plays numerous kinds of blues licks while slathering the lyrics of his blues originals with his hearty New England rasp. His recent release of his Arthur James & Northbound album A Guitar Player, A Bassist & A Drummer Walk Into A Studio is […]
Kirsten Manville does indeed Blossom In The Sun on stunning new album
Kirsten Manville’s latest album Blossom In The Sun showcases this North Shore singer-songwriter’s flare for Americana roots music. Manville rocks thing up a bit with full band songs that sizzle with greasy slide, rhythm guitar, edgy lead guitar, and a fistful of groove. Other times she fills her song with tender sensibilities and some songs […]
