This is another fine album from Blake Shelton. This album is entitled "Based On True On A True Story". Blake certainly can tell a story with his music. He shares a little bit of his personality … more
As just about anyone over the age of 50 well knows it extremely difficult to find any new music to get excited about these days. I scan the "new releases" on amazon.com each week in the hopes … more
Several weeks ago while channel surfing I came across a most extraordinary musical talent performing on the PBS series "Live From The Artists Den". The artist was Mayer Hawthorne and the tune that caught … more
To put it rather bluntly Aaron Neville has never been one of my favorite recording artists. As far as I was concerned a little bit of Aaron Neville went a long way. While I always enjoyed his great 1966 … more
Dreamweaver Gandalf 2013 / Real Music 60 minutes "Dreamweaver," Gandalf’s latest release on the Real Music label, is essentially a return to his musical … more
I love the voice of Madeleine Peyroux. My favorite track on this album is"You Don't Know Me". This is one of four songs by Ray Charles on this album. He recorded … more
Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell are perfect duet partmers. Each song communicates a different aspect of human emotion. My two favorite songs are "Hanging Up My Heart" and "Open Season … more
Rumbadoodle Arun Shenoy 2012 / Arun Shenoy Music Publishing 43 minutes "Rumbadoodle" is the Grammy-nominated Best Pop Instrumental Album and the … more
Onward Lucas Kirby 2012 / Lucas Kirby Music 55.2 minutes Every once in a while a new artist comes along that you know is something really special. … more
The Open Road Heather Pierson 2012 / Sacred Vessel Recordings 55.7 minutes "The Open Road" is the sixth release from pianist/composer/singer/songwrit … more
Tell me this hasn't happened to you: I'm shopping at the local megaplex, and a song comes on the overhead radio / PA system for shoppers. After a few lines, I'm drawn into the lyrics, … more