• Rock

    The Older Brother Speaks

    Earlier this year, Beady Eye (AKA the rest of Oasis fronted by Liam) released their first full length album, Different Gear, Still Speeding. As I noted here, it was and is quite good. In fact, I will be seeing them…

  • Friday Five

    The Friday Five: December 2, 2011

    Friday Five : ‘frī-(,)dā,-dē ‘fīv : On the sixth day of every week, I hit the shuffle button on my iTunes, then share the first five tracks and thought for each track. Sometimes there is a playlist involved, occasionally we’ll…

  • Ick's Pick

    Old Californio’s latest, ‘Sundrunk Angels’

    Somehow I missed the summer release date of Old Californio‘s latest album, Sundrunk Angels. Well, I was on a 2 week east coast vacation, so that may be why – but, better late than never. The Pasadena, California band –…

  • BritPop

    Thanks!

    As we head into Thanksgiving, I just have to give a shout out and say thanks to the Leeds band, The Kaiser Cheifs. Last summer, the band released their fourth album and it came out in the most unique way…

  • photo of Orpheum Theater in Phoenix with John Prine on the marquee
    Live

    Recap: John Prine at the Orpheum Theater in Phoenix

    Pardon me while I enjoy this warm afterglow I’m feeling – the afterglow that comes from seeing living legend John Prine perform live. It was a Saturday night, and the setting was perfect – the ornate 82-year old Orpheum Theater…

  • Live

    Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses – Live in Munich

    Everyone I’ve met who has seen Ryan Bingham and the Dead Horses in a live setting has one thing in common: they all rave about the experience. I’ve always seem to just miss him when he comes through town or…