BILLY BARNETT, Hold On (Barnwerks, 2021). This might be one of the most appropriate album titles ever, as the listener … More
Category: Guitarists
Occasional Obsession: Steve Vai
Once in a great while, I go through a period where I can’t get enough Steve Vai. I’m not as … More
R.I.P., Allan Holdsworth
The news of Allan Holdsworth’s passing could have knocked me over with a feather. While I have lamented the aging … More
Personal Icon: Steven Wilson
Steven Wilson may be the most popular underground musician in the world. If you’re a progressive rock fan, I guarantee … More
Saturday Night Soul (When My Parents Were the Coolest)
As I write these words, the last few minutes of Saturday night are ticking away. No matter how busy I … More
Louder or Faster is Not Always Better (or: The Maturation of a Middle-Aged Concert Goer)
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of seeing Dinosaur Jr. at Delmar Hall in St. Louis. I … More
Personal Icon: Living Colour
Living Colour is, to my mind, the most criminally underrated band in music. They came on the scene like a … More
Band to Watch: The Aristocrats
I’ve been dying to hear The Aristocrats for a long time. I didn’t have to hear a note to know … More
“Nobody Listens Like You Do!”
My book, called I Can’t Be the Only One Hearing This: A Lifetime of Music Through Eclectic Ears, was edited … More
Personal Icon: Les Claypool
Les Claypool is one quirky dude. That’s probably why I like him so much. He is, without question, one of … More
