Ronnie Bowman – It’s Getting Better All The Time
On the cover, Bowman holds his new Gibson AJ in a decidedly non luthier-approved manner - by the soundhole. This pose typifies his relaxed...
Bucho – Omit the Harsh
Bucho is a pretty amazing little band. They mix different music into what one would have to call "modern soul." If you like funk,...
John Davis – John Davis
John Davis was a member of Superdrag, which gained some notoriety in its 10-year run. They were a mix of influences including punk, early...
Van Duren – Open Secret
Van Duren was an exponent of "power pop" way back in the mid 1970s. He did some recording in Memphis, but things didn't get...
The Explosives – Ka-Boom!
The Explosives were possibly the best of the punk/new wave bands that sprang up in Austin (centered around haunts like Club Foot, Raul's, and...
Herb Ellis – Ellis In Wonderland
For his 1956 debut as a leader, jazz guitarist Herb Ellis enlisted pianist Oscar Peterson, bassist Ray Brown, drummer Alvin Stoller, trumpeter Sweets Edison,...
Elvin Bishop – Gettin’ My Groove Back
Elvin Bishop has suffered tragedy in recent years and it understandably shows on a couple of cuts here. "What the Hell is Going On"...
Donovan – Try For The Sun: The Journey Of Donovan
Donovan Leitch rose from Dylan wannabe to the flower-power embodiment of all things peace and love. He sometimes appeared to be more a hanger-on...
Tony Bennet – Cloud 7
Because of its warmth and range, jazz guitar (in the right hands) is perfectly suited to accompanying vocalists singing standards in intimate settings -...
Paul Curreri – Are You Going to Paul Curreri
Those familiar with Curreri might be surprised to hear this live trio effort, where he plays his Fender Tele through the entire set!
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