Despite it’s rather vanilla title, “Eric Clapton: The 1960’s Review” does make for interesting viewing. The 2-hour documentary, which came out last year, covers arguably the most exciting time in Clapton’s illustrious career – his formative years from the start […]
Christmas CDs have turned into something of a cottage industry, although the results are often cottage cheese. This year, however, several Americana artists are serving up some rather tasty musical treats for the holidays. Shelby Lynne – Merry Christmas […]
David Gray, Ray LaMontagne & Tift Merritt at Greek Theatre, Los Angeles September 7, 2010 By Michael Berick Fall was in air for this evening and it seemed appropriate for this autumnal sounds delivered by this triumvirate of talented singer-songwriters. […]
Squeeze and English Beat Gibson Amphitheatre, Los Angeles July 28, 2010 By Michael Berick Summertime concert-going can be an exercise in “pick your nostalgia.” Do you want to see Heart or Pavement? The Scorpions or Cheap Trick? Last night, I […]
The Tribeca Film Festival swings through Los Angeles this weekend and I got the opportunity to watch a couple of the fest’s music-related movies. The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia continues the cinematic legacy of the White family. […]
Benefit albums often are more earnest than truly enjoyable. You typically buy to support the cause rather than wanting to listen to the songs. It’s rare for a benefit album to actually engage you musical, but Sing SOS – Songs […]
When I was a kid, I took field trips to the art museum and the kids program at the symphony. I remember one – in junior high – when we went to see the stalagmites and stalactites in the caverns […]
Still Tickin: Mose Allison and Graham Parker Sometimes you get some song stuck in your head, and you just hope that it’s a good one. Right now, I have a good one and, no pun intended, it’s “My Brain,” a […]
DVD Reviews: The T.A.M.I. Show (Shout! Factory) & The British Invasion Box Set (Reelin’ In The Years/Voyage Digital Media) By Michael Berick Before MTV played music videos (remember what they did play music videos?), music still made it to TV […]
Over the past three years, Matthew Ryan has produced a fascinating trilogy of discs, From A Late Night High Rise, Matthew Ryan vs. The Silver State and Dear Lover, which matched with confessional singer-songwriter tunes with haunting folk-tronica sonic background. […]
