On Friday the Bacon Brothers are releasing their new album “Ballad Of The Brothers” and even though this is the 10th album release from the Bacon Brothers it might be…

Ok for full disclosure I’m not really a Beyonce fan. I’m just not but that is not to say she isn’t a hugely talented artist, I’m just not her usual…

Kent Stage always seems capable off providing musicians with a knowledgeable house, willing to sing any song on their playlist. Participation drives stage energy while performers feel at home. Another…

Words and photos by Brooke Forrest The Breeders from Dayton, Ohio preformed a very memorable show last night for the 30th anniversary of their breakout album Last Splash at The…

Album Review: Mike Watt – Ring Spiel Tour 95 by Brian McConville It seems like 1995 was forever ago.  I was fresh out of high school and naive to the world.  There…

Album Review: Jonathan Richman – Ishkode! Ishkode! by Brian McConville I recall the very day when I was first introduced to Jonathan Richman. Sometimes I wish I could say it was…

People ask me all the time, what are you listening to now. Some are surprised, most are disappointed telling me “isn’t that what you were listening to 30 years ago.”…

Concert Review: David Gilmour at Air Canada Centre (Toronto) by Bear I don’t know what I expected when I drove into Toronto for what has to be one of the last…

Concert Review: Southside Johnny And the Asbury Jukes at Hard Rock Rocksino by Bear I have seen Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes, oh hell I don’t know how many…

People ask me all the time, what are you listening to now. Some are surprised, most are disappointed telling me “isn’t that what you were listening to 30 years ago.”…