Jenn Grinels at Deer Creek House Concerts in Baltimore
My wife and I had the honor recently of attending a private performance by national touring artist, Jenn Grinels, put on in the Baltimore area by Deer Creek House Concerts. We’ve both been fans of Jenn for a number of years, ever since we first happened ...
The Temperance Movement rocks Baltimore Soundstage
Last Sunday evening, Scottish rockers The Temperance Movement, brought a wave of good feelings to the U.S.'s East Coast when they played the Baltimore Soundstage. Supported by The Sheepdogs, and local act, The Milestones, the three bands poured their s ...
CD Review: ‘Generation Vulture’ by JUD
If you’re not familiar with David Judson Clemmons, now is time for a change. He’s emerged in various incarnations throughout the years, as showcased in our Artist Spotlight write-up. On Nov. 11, 2016, he’ll emerge once more with JUD, his German-transpl ...
Transcending the Coma Tour – The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
On Tuesday, September 13, the Transcending The Coma tour swept through The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland. Starring the stellar line-up of The Devin Townsend Project and Between The Buried And Me, not to mention San Francisco's very own Fallujah, f ...
CD Review: ‘Here Come The Infidels’ by Stuck Mojo
On June 24, I received my copy of Atlanta-based rap metal purveyor Stuck Mojo’s new album, Here Come The Infidels. This release raised a lot of red flags for longtime fans, including myself, as just prior to its inception the group saw a massive reformat ...
CD Review: ‘White Bear’ by The Temperance Movement
There’s music that makes you tap your feet. There’s music that makes you nod your head. Then there’s music, such as The Temperance Movement’s White Bear, which makes your whole body move. This UK group, whose members have played and performed ...
Better B Brief: Vol. 2
Hello once again, ladies and gentlemen. It's time for another installment of Better B Brief! This is where I briefly point out some albums that I adore. All of these deserve to have a full, thorough write-up, but I have so many to tell you abo ...
Interview: Paul Gilbert on ‘I Can Destroy’
I had the honor of speaking on June 22 with Paul Gilbert, the guitarist for the bands Mr. Big and Racer X, as well as a highly respected and acclaimed solo musician. He's certainly one of my favorites. You might recall that his newest solo albu ...
CD Review: ‘I Can Destroy’ by Paul Gilbert
Paul Gilbert is back! Okay, so that makes it sound like he’s been gone, which isn’t fair in the slightest. He’s certainly been getting around the last few years - releasing solo material; new music with Mr. Big; as well as hosting his highly acclaimed ...
CD Review: ‘Just Crazy Enough’ by SHEL
I feel as though I’ve lost something… No, not lost, but forgotten something. Something that was so present in my life once upon a time, but now has been buried under the burden of adulthood. Each day passes before my eyes as I drone on, carrying around ...