23 Dec 2023
Album Review: Tu-Ner – T-1 Contact Information
If you’re seeking compelling and challenging music, in and around the orbit of King Crimson is a very reliable place to begin your search. The members, former members, friends and […]
22 Dec 2023
Album Review: The Adam Deitch Quartet – Roll the Tape
There’s something truly special about soul jazz. The hybrid form came to its peak of prominence in the ‘60s and 1970s, combining the accessible melodic values of gospel, the passion […]
21 Dec 2023
Album Review: The Small Square – Ours & Others
In practice, supergroups tend either to showcase something greater than the sum of their parts, or (more often) they’re uninspired, failing to capture the qualities that brought fame to each […]
20 Dec 2023
Jack Elliott: Still Ramblin’ at 92
If you ever have the opportunity to speak with folk legend Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, you quickly learn how he earned the sobriquet “Ramblin’.” Ask him a question and you’ll get […]
19 Dec 2023
Album Review: The Lunar Laugh – In the Black
By this point in our shared musical journey, gentle reader, you’ve likely discerned that the Big Stir label is a trademark of quality. Co-helmed by the passionate, dedicated and hard-working […]
18 Dec 2023
Album Review: Bobby Sutliff – Bob Sings and Plays
If your tastes run toward melodic alternative rock, its slightly earlier incarnation as “college rock” and/or power pop, chances are good that the name Bobby Sutliff rings some welcome bells. […]
17 Dec 2023
Take Five: David Bowie’s Pin Ups
By late 1973 David Bowie was at the top of his game. Riding high on the success of a string of albums – 1971’s Hunky Dory, 1972’s The Rise and […]
16 Dec 2023
Album Review: Gray / Miley: Next World Sound Series Volume One
Produced by David Javelosa, this ambient/new age release features three tracks: two by Jane Grey, and two by Thomas Miley. Grey’s “Project 5” run in excess of 30 minutes and […]
15 Dec 2023
30 Days Out, December 2023 #2: Russ Wilson, Somewhat Petty, Asheville Symphony, Moon Hooch
Holiday shows (mostly), local artists, mostly. ‘Tis the season! Artist: Russ Wilson Venue: Highland Brewing Date: Sunday, Dec. 17, 6 p.m. Door: $25 A longtime fixture on the WNC music […]
14 Dec 2023
Album Review: Monster Mike Welch – Nothing But Time
Three-time Blues Music Award nominee (and 2019 winner in the Instrumentalist – Guitar category) Monster Mike Welch has been releasing albums under his own name since his 1996 debut, These […]