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

Steven Wilson may be the most popular underground musician in the world. If you’re a progressive rock fan, I guarantee … More

As I write these words, the last few minutes of Saturday night are ticking away. No matter how busy I … More

A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of seeing Dinosaur Jr. at Delmar Hall in St. Louis. I … More

Living Colour is, to my mind, the most criminally underrated band in music. They came on the scene like a … More

I’ve been dying to hear The Aristocrats for a long time. I didn’t have to hear a note to know … More

My book, called I Can’t Be the Only One Hearing This: A Lifetime of Music Through Eclectic Ears, was edited … More

Les Claypool is one quirky dude. That’s probably why I like him so much. He is, without question, one of … More

The local Alternative radio station was having its monthly “Way Back Weekend.” For two days, the station celebrates the music … More