Singer/songwriter Joe Goodkin has released Record of Loss, the follow up to his 2015 achievement, Record of Life. It is the second in a trilogy of EPs; look for the third, Record of Love, later this year. I expect (or at least hope) that the future release will be as healing as this one is emotionally … Continue reading
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Tennis 2017: One Week Until The Delray Beach Open
In one week, the Delray Beach Open will begin. It’s a 10-day tennis tournament featuring 32 top ATP players, as well as a Champions Tour event featuring legends of the game. The Champions Tour will take place from Feb. 17-19 and the ATP World Tour will take place from Feb. 20-26. In addition to tennis, there will be … Continue reading
Bobby Darin And Johnny Mercer’s Legendary 1961 Album, TWO OF A KIND, Reissued In Expanded Edition By Omnivore Recordings, Set For March 24 Release
Revered collaboration, featuring Billy May & His Orchestra, pays homage to Tin Pan Alley. Expanded reissue contains seven previously unreleased performances. Anyone who is a fan of a swinging big band and pop vocals knows the names Bobby Darin, Johnny Mercer, and Billy May. But even those who don’t know these names know their sound. … Continue reading
New Blues: John Mayall — ‘Talk About That’
John Mayall — Talk About That Comprised of eight originals and three covers (from writers Bettye Crutcher, Jerry Lynn Williams and Jimmy Rogers), Talk About That effortlessly blends past and present material under one unifying voice. That voice is that of legendary bluesman John Mayall. Mayall’s new album proves, once again, why he is one of the world’s … Continue reading
With the Doubles Win, Jack Sock And Steve Johnson Advance Team USA To The Davis Cup Quarters
Americans Jack Sock and Steve Johnson won their doubles match in three sets Saturday, sending the United States to the Davis Cup quarterfinals with a 3-0 victory over Switzerland. Sock and Johnson were the bronze medalists in men’s doubles at the Rio Olympics. The American duo beat Henri Laaksonen and Adrien Bossel 7-6 (3), 6-3, 7-6 … Continue reading
Jack Sock, John Isner Win Davis Cup First-Round (vs Switzerland)
It happened in Birmingham, Alabama. And during Black History Month, no less. American exceptionalism knows no color lines. Jack Sock and John Isner, of the United States, swept Friday’s singles matches in a first-round Davis Cup tie against Switzerland. Sock, currently ranked number 20 in the world, defeated 146th-ranked Marco Chiudinellli 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 in the … Continue reading
The Soul Of John Black — Early In The Moanin’
The Soul Of John Black — Early In The Moanin’ The Soul Of John Black presents a welcome new take on soul music from two highly skilled musicians: John Bigham (percussion) and Christopher Thomas (bass). Their new album, Early In The Moanin’, explores almost all possible textures of feel good blues and R&B. There is a diversity to … Continue reading
New Roots: Beth Garner — ‘Snake Farm’
Beth Garner — ‘Snake Farm’ (Release date: 2/24/17) Don’t let the title scare you away; this album is a very good time. Nashville-based roots singer/guitarist Beth Garner’s new album, Snake Farm, features mostly original songs written or co-written by Garner, with the exception of the title track, authored by Texas country legend Ray Wylie Hubbard. It’s great … Continue reading
Travis Tritt Catches ‘Falcons Fever’
Multi-award winning artist and country music hit-maker Travis Tritt celebrates the Atlanta Falcons and their recent advancement to Super Bowl LI with his energetic sports anthem “Falcons Fever,” dedicated to his home team. “Growing up in Marietta, GA, I have been a lifelong Falcons fan,” said Tritt. “Obviously, I am thrilled that my home team is going to the Super Bowl this year. I … Continue reading
THE BLUES—Why It Still Hurts So Good (by Marie B. Trout, PhD)
THE BLUES—Why It Still Hurts So Good by Marie B. Trout, PhD (Yakkabiz Publishers, 337 pages, available to order on Amazon.) Oh, the first line of the blues is always sung a second time, The first line of the blues is always sung a second time, So by the time you get to the third … Continue reading
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