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…

Album Review: Anthrax – For All Kings by Chris Akin Depending on your perspective, Anthrax is either having a career resurgence or floundering at the end of their career. I’m stunned…

Album Review: Alex Bevan & David Young – Boomer! by Bear Alex Bevan has always been a storyteller. Just listen to “Grand River Lullaby” about lost love, “Rodeo Rider” about…

Album Review: Michael McFarland – We Are The Architects by Bear Cleveland’s own, Michael McFarland is releasing his new 6 song EP “We Are The Architects” on December 12th and it brings…

Album Review: Sam Russo – Greyhound Dreams by Brian McConville There’s something to be said about storytelling and incorporating it into music. Sam Russo does that without skipping a thought or a…

Album Review: Chris Issak – First Comes The Night by Bear Chris Issak I will admit is an acquired taste but it is one I admit I enjoy. Most know…

Album Review: Billy Gibbons – Perfectamundo by Bear For those of you that were thinking you were going to get songs like “Sharped Dressed Man”, “Tush”, “Legs” and the rest of the 80’s…

Album Review: Sevendust – Kill The Flaw by Chris Akin When I first saw Sevendust’s new release was titled KILL THE FLAW, my initial thought was “what exactly is the…

Album Review: Iron Maiden – Book Of Souls by Chris Akin They don’t do it that often anymore, but there’s always excitement when Iron Maiden comes out with new music. Knowing…