JOANIE LEEDS “I’M A ROCK STAR” It’s rare that a CD can overcome both it’s title and it’s cover art. Joanie Leeds “I’m a Rock Star” managed to do both and proved to be a highly enjoyable listen for the Bear and myself. Go read our review of Leeds’ sophomore […]
AMERICAN HISTORY + ROCK & ROLL = THE DEEDLE DEEDLE DEES The Sound: Low-fi, bluegrass Americana meets the 4th Grade social studies curriculum you wish you had back when you were in school. In the Cafeteria, They Sit With: Dean Jones & Felice Brothers, Dan Zanes, The Hollow Trees Best […]
Earthworm Ensemble The Sound: Whole grain family music from a Polyphonic Spree-esque L.A. collective. In the Cafeteria, They Sit With: Dreyer Family Band, The Harmonica Pocket Best Moments: “The Traveling Train”, the self-titled album’s lead track, oozes with the spirit of the wild west. You can almost see the wild […]
UNCLE ROCK “THE BIG PICTURE” The Sound: Rock(abilly)-n-Roll with oodles of honest-to-goodness heart and soul. In the Cafeteria, They Sit With: Brady Rymer, Rocknoceros, Trout Fishing in America, Dean Jones Best Moments: “There is No Away”, featuring the harmonizing Elizabeth Mitchel, is a non-preachy, insightful eco-message song that belongs high […]
This isn’t a proper record review, but I want to at least acknowledge my comfy seat on the Charlie Hope bandwagon. As a late-comer, a few of you needed to scooch down a bit to make room. I appreciate that very much. Charlie Hope’s “I’m Me” is not unlike either […]
BAZE AND HIS SILLY FRIENDS “TODDLERVILLE” The Sound: Power pop for preschoolers. In the Cafeteria, They Sit With: Daddy A Go Go, Jetta and the Jellybeans, Monty Harper Best Moments: “This is Your Body” exudes a nostalgic “Happy Days” vibe while teaching kids about their impressive bodies (check out the […]
JOE’S BACKYARD BAND “KICK UP A BREEZE” The Sound: Mild funk, breezy folk, sunny mid-70’s soft rock. In the Cafeteria, They Sit With: Dan Zanes, Gustafer Yellowgold, Johnny Bregar Best Moments: Missing (a good thing) Morphine’s red-light district flair for the sexually dramatic, but not it’s minor key saxophone, “Crow”, […]
ROGER DAY “WHY DOES GRAY MATTER?” The Sound: Smart, infectious power-pop straight out of the math & science wing of the kid’s music school. In the Cafeteria, He Sits With: Justin Roberts, Daddy A Go-Go, The Hipwaders Best Moments: “Why Does Gray Matter?” is a musical toy that’s ready to […]
