Thirty Years After the War

"Gary Moore's political conscience rose to the surface on the last metal album of his career."

Anniversary feature on Gary Moore's 1989 album After the War.
Published by Rock and Roll Globe on February 2, 2019.
Read the full feature here: https://rockandrollglobe.com/hard-rock/gary-moores-political-conscience-rose-to-the-surface-on-the-last-metal-album-of-his-career/

Staying in Step

"Forty years after Directstep, Herbie Hancock's oft-overlooked album stands as a symbol of what was to come."

Anniversary feature on Herbie Hancock's 1979 album Directstep.
Published by Rock and Roll Globe on January 28, 2019.
Read the full feature here: https://rockandrollglobe.com/electronics/forty-years-after-directstep-herbie-hancocks-oft-overlooked-album-stands-as-a-symbol-of-what-was-to-come/

Rival Sons: Feral Roots Review

"Power. Control. Mastery. Rival Sons are back with their sixth studio album Feral Roots—and it brings all three of these descriptors to life."

Review of Rival Sons' sixth studio album Feral Roots, out January 25, 2019.
Published by Blues Rock Review on January 25, 2019.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2019/01/rival-sons-feral-roots-review.html

The "One Night Only" You Can Savor on Repeat

"The physical release of Gregory Porter's first live album shows the jazz vocals master celebrating his roots and staking his claim in the genre."

Review of the physical release of Gregory Porter's live album One Night Only: Live at the Royal Albert Hall.
Published by Rock and Roll Globe on January 24, 2019.
Read the full review here: https://rockandrollglobe.com/jazz/gregory-porter-one-night-only/

Walter Trout: Survival Blues Review

"Odds are good that you haven't heard most of these, even if you are a diehard blues fan—and that's precisely the point of this album."

Review of Walter Trout's latest album Survivor Blues, released January 25, 2019.
Published by Blues Rock Review on January 23, 2019.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2019/01/walter-trout-survivor-blues-review.html

Walter Trout: Survivor Blues Interview

Walter Trout discusses his latest solo project Survivor Blues, an album that brings oft-forgotten blues songs back into the spotlight.

Published by Blues Rock Review on January 21, 2019.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2019/01/walter-trout-survivor-blues-interview.html

Vintage Trouble: Chapter II EP Review

"Vintage Trouble's latest EP Chapter II, out last month, is vastly different from anything the band has released before, taking several calculated risks that likely won't resonate with every fan. Which is exactly why the band also made an acoustic version of the same set of songs, a decision that began as a gesture to loyal fans and transformed during the recording process into an entirely different creative venture."

Review of Vintage Trouble's latest EP Chapter II, released November 2018.
Published by Blues Rock Review on December 6, 2018.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2018/12/vintage-trouble-chapter-ii-ep-review.html

Reminiscing On Ravi

You never forget your first musician interview—especially if it's with Ravi Shankar.

Published by Rock and Roll Globe on December 4, 2018.
Read the feature here: https://rockandrollglobe.com/world/reminiscing-on-ravi-shankar/

Vintage Trouble Interview: Nalle Colt

Vintage Trouble guitarist Nalle Colt discusses the reasons behind the band's decision to release two versions of its new EP Chapter II.

Published by Blues Rock Review on November 9, 2018.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2018/11/vintage-trouble-interview-nalle-colt.html

Doyle Bramhall II Interview

Doyle Bramhall II discusses his latest album Shades and explains what he looks for in a musical collaborator.

Published by Blues Rock Review on October 15, 2018.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2018/10/doyle-bramhall-ii-interview.html

Doyle Bramhall II: Shades Review

"Over a delicate piano melody, Bramhall sings of childhood ease gone by and grapples with identity and healing in adulthood, returning throughout the song to the refrain, 'Don't we break apart just to mend?' It's an honest—if heartbreaking—story of awareness and personal struggle, an illuminating glimpse into the heart and mind of a musician who has for decades appeared on too many albums to name and is coming into his voice as a solo artist."

Review of Doyle Bramhall II's latest solo album Shades, released October 2018.
Published by Blues Rock Review on October 12, 2018.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2018/10/doyle-bramhall-ii-shades-review.html

The Big Bad Blues Returns

Rock and roll legend Billy Gibbons discusses his second solo album The Big Bad Blues, released in September 2018 on Concord Records.

Published by Rock and Roll Globe on October 3, 2018.
Read the feature here: https://rockandrollglobe.com/blues/billy-gibbons-returns-to-his-core-texas-roots-on-his-second-solo-album/

The Record Company Interview: Chris Vos

The Record Company's lead singer Chris Vos speaks with Blues Rock Review about his band's latest studio album, All of This Life.

Published by Blues Rock Review on September 6, 2018.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2018/09/the-record-company-interview-chris-vos.html

Hurtling Back in Time

Mystic Braves' lead singer and guitarist discusses the band's latest album The Great Unknown and speculates about why nostalgia holds such an important place in popular music.

Published by Rock and Roll Globe on August 27, 2018.
Read the feature here: https://rockandrollglobe.com/rock/hurtling-back-in-time/

The Record Company: All of This Life Review

"The soul of the first album remains on All of This Life, but with greater force: It has an undeniable energy to it, an energy that isn't dependent on the technical virtuosity that marks other blues and rock projects but instead takes the foundation of the blues and updates it for a modern audience."

Review of The Record Company's album All of This Life, released June 2018.
Published by Blues Rock Review on July 20, 2018.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2018/07/the-record-company-all-of-this-life-review.html

Hunter & the Dirty Jacks: Chase the Moonlight Review

"While Single Barrel sounded like it was very carefully produced, with leading single 'Rock and Roll Soul' in particular featuring pronounced drumbeats and crystal-clear vocals from Ackerman, Chase the Moonlight album opener 'Tumbleweed' is a better fit for the band's live performances, a reminder that the stage is where this particular band excels."

Review of Hunter and the Dirty Jacks' latest album  Chase the Moonlight
Published by Blues Rock Review on May 25, 2018.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2018/05/hunter-the-dirty-jacks-chase-the-moonlight-review.html

The Temperance Movement: A Deeper Cut Review

"White Bear set a high bar for the Temperance Movement to reach; it's nice to see the band stepping up [on A Deeper Cut] to meet the challenge."

Review of The Temperance Movement's third studio album A Deeper Cut.
Published by Blues Rock Review on May 11, 2018.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2018/05/the-temperance-movement-a-deeper-cut-review.html

The Sheepdogs: Changing Colours Review

"The quintet [has remained] dependable in its commitment to rock, producing music on album after album that closely reflects the sounds that first inspired its members."

Review of The Sheepdogs' album Changing Colours, out February 2, 2018.
Published by Blues Rock Review on February 5, 2018.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2018/02/the-sheepdogs-changing-colours-review.html

Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown: Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown Review

"Five years [after the release of Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown's debut album Wild Child], they've gained so much more experience with touring, navigating record label deals and writing music that speaks to who they are and the message they want to share with the world–and it has all benefited their music."

Review of Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown's sophomore album, out November 3, 2017.
Published by Blues Rock Review on November 3, 2017.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2017/11/tyler-bryant-the-shakedown-tyler-bryant-the-shakedown-review.html

Tyler Bryant Interview

Guitarist, singer and songwriter Tyler Bryant discusses his band's highly-anticipated sophomore album, Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, out November 3, 2017 on Snakefarm Records.

Published by Blues Rock Review on October 31, 2017.

Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2017/10/tyler-bryant-interview.html