by Leah Della Croce The mid 1990s marked the rise of E’s star. After the modest reception of his solo albums, he decided that he would no longer be a one-man show. He quickly assembled a motley group, consisting of himself, as vocalist, bassist Tommy Walter and drummer Jonathan “Butch” Norton, who would become … Read more
by Leah Della Croce As E reached his young adulthood, his proficiency for music strengthened. It became clear to his family and friends that he had great talent. By the age of 20, he migrated from his home in Virginia to California, where he hoped to forge a career for himself in the music … Read more
Article originally published by DAMES of PA on July 30, 2011 Hot Wing Jones has been described as a garage band for adults. While this may accurately describe this band’s public persona, it doesn’t aptly describe this band’s dedication to their musical pursuits. If one listens to their latest album Tanker A & Other … Read more
Based in the northern suburbs of New York City, Fools on Sunday is a very unique band, to say the least. They are led by 14-year old Evan Seligman, who performs all the vocals while playing drums and multiple other instruments. On bass is Evan’s father Marc Seligman, a longtime veteran of the New York … Read more
Buy The Graduation Ceremony By Jo, he’s done it again! Lanky American rocker Joseph Arthur returns with his newest studio album, The Graduation Ceremony, which was released on May 23rd via Lonely Astronaut Records, Arthur’s own label. Following a successful album and tour with his newly formed supergroup, Fistful of Mercy, alongside surf-rocker Ben Harper … Read more
Originally published in eight parts in June 2007 at BigBlueBullfrog.com, this article tells the biography of Rush while giving the play-by-play of a concert on the Snakes and Arrows tour. ~ Tonight I am with Veggie, my friend and fellow musical connoisseur, as we step out of the mundane valley of everyday life towards the … Read more
Buy Vengeance Some fires are just not extinguishable. Heavy metal band The Rods, who got their start in the late 1970s and made their mark through the early 1980s, have returned with their first studio album in a quarter century titled Vengeance. Reunited is the core trio that drove the band through those years – … Read more
NOTE: This review of Imaginary Lines 33 was originally published at BigBlueBullfrog.com on May 11, 2010. Ric Albano‘s Imaginary Lines 33 is an epic. Thirty-three songs packed on to two discs are not for the faint of heart, but if you have the courage the experience is rich and rewarding, although far from easy listening. … Read more
NOTE: This review was originally published at DAMESofPA.com on April 3, 2010. On March 27th, we were treated to a fantastic night of local, original music at Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg. The event was in honor of the 18th birthday of 97.3 The River and featured The Badlees along with the Darcie Miner Band, … Read more