Kamasi Washington “Prologue”
What's past is Prologue with jazz virtuoso Kamasi Washington's ecstatic return... Read More
Colter Wall “Evangelina”
A very different Wall of sound, Colter Wall surprisingly connects to a distant past.... Read More
The End of Another Summer Fling
Who could've predicted: Endless Summer once again reaches its inevitable end... Read More
Turnpike Troubadours @ The Beacon Theater
The triumphant return of real country heroes The Turnpike Troubadours: the sound was off, but the reunited band was still right on.... Read More
Chris Stapleton “Arkansas”
I've never been to Arkansas, but listening to Chris Stapleton's song, "Arkansas" has me wanting to go. Just not for its Governor.... Read More
The Cold Stares “Prosecution Blues”
The blues are alive and well, and sometimes a menacing two-man operation like The Cold Stares is all that's needed as a reminder.... Read More
Kenny Wayne Shepherd “I Want You”
No one could fill his shoes, but for 25 years now Kenny Wayne Shepherd has been doing the best Stevie Ray Vaughan since...Stevie Ray Vaughan.... Read More
American Aquarium “All I Needed” (2022)
American Aquarium's new album has an answer for when life's getting you down: all that's needed is a song.... Read More
Dance Week / Jon Batiste “Freedom” (2021)
For National Dance Week (we think), SMGM honors a series of non-traditional dance moves - starting with new king of the Grammys, Jon Batiste.... Read More
Eric Clapton’s “New” Album
Clapton's latest release The Lady In The Balcony is a new album absent anything new, made up of reinterpretations of songs already reinterpreted.... Read More