Legendary artists push envelope on latest albums
Paul Rodgers revisits his early love of soul via the glorious “The Royal Sessions,” while Zombies singer Colin Blunstone and Big Head Todd & the Monsters push the boundaries of their respective styles forward with persuasiveness and force. Artist: Paul Rodgers Album: The Royal Sessions You might like if you enjoy: Otis Redding, Bad Company, […]
Buehler’s Day Off Live From Super Bowl XLVIII
PALM DESERT, CA. – “Buehler’s Day Off” takes on Manhattan, the cold, and Super Bowl XLVIII as Julie Buehler mans the microphone from radio row at the MetLife Stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This is exciting news for the Coachella Valley as for the first time ever, the biggest sporting […]
Dance Yourself Fit with a Star
By Larry Jameson “Karina Smirnoff has delighted us over the years with her performances on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and we are thrilled to have her at The Westin Mission Hills teaching our guests and local residents through her new DanceFIT-KS sessions,” said Ross Meredith, general manager. “This will be a weekend everyone will enjoy.” […]
Modern rock heroes explore new ground
Sigur Rós, James McCartney and Garbage take center stage on outstanding new collections. Artist: Sigur Rós Title: Kveikur (XL Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: Radiohead, Of Monsters and Men. Tell me more: Sigur Rós’ new album “Kveikur” is epic, inspired, heroic and sweeping in ways that defy easy description. Fans of Sigur Rós’ […]
Ambition is rewarded on new releases
The Waterboys return to winning form on the poetic “An Appointment with Mr. Yeats” while Hit Dog Hollar and Gabriel Kelley infuse the roots rock scene with a welcome sense of artistry and purpose on their respective debuts. Artist: The Waterboys Title: An Appointment with Mr. Yeats (Puck Records) You might be interested if you […]
New Talent Emerges at the Joshua Tree Music Festival
Story and Photos by Jackie Devereaux JOSHUA TREE – More than 5,000 music lovers converged last weekend at the 11th Annual Joshua Tree Music Festival, and left astounded by at least one new musical talent that emerged from the event. The most impressive talent performing on Saturday night’s south stage came from a Bloomington, Indiana […]