Review: Richie Kotzen – Salting Earth CD & Tour
The newest release from Kotzen is bound to be one of his best sellers. It literally has something for everyone. The opening track, “End Of Earth” has blistering [...]
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ERIC SARDINAS: Live Respect
Having never seen Eric Sardinas in concert before, I was looking forward to this show with great anticipation. I’m a big fan of the opening act, The Taz Taylor Band [...]
Death By Sunshine
Death By Sunshine, the new release by Michael Lee Jackson. This is a rock release that relies on finesse rather than a sledgehammer. Finely woven layers of instrumentation [...]
Tears Of The Moon
Tears Of The Moon, an outstanding new track from Russian guitarist Valery Lunichkin. You may know Valery from his work with Tony Carey (Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, [...]
THE AVIATORS…Cleared For Take Off
There was a buzz about this band among my rock press cohorts. I had an opportunity to see them at The Coach House in Orange County, California. They did not disappoint! [...]
Review: Tony Carey’s Showtime DVD Set
Keyboard legend Tony Carey (Blackmore’s Rainbow, Planet P Project) has just released a two DVD set of live performances. This is the release that was discussed in the [...]
A Conversation With Keyboard Legend Tony Carey
The name Tony Carey…..Well known in the rock world. What he’s most well-known for depends on where you are I think. Most will know he was the keyboard player on [...]
POINTS NORTH: Choice Words From An Instrumental Band
Points North ( Kevin Aiello – Drums, Eric Barnett – Guitar and Uriah Duffy – Bass) have released their sophomore CD to rave reviews (including one here on Indie [...]
Richie Kotzen at The Baked Potato featuring Mike Bennett & Dylan Wilson
Artist: Richie Kotzen featuring Mike Bennett (drums) and Dylan Wilson (bass) Venue: The Baked Potato, Studio City, CA. Date: January 9, 2016 I have a shirt that [...]
Points North – Live
Artist: Points North Venue: The Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, CA. Date: December 18, 2015 Kevin Aiello (drums), Eric Barnett (guitar) and Uriah Duffy (bass) [...]
Points North – Points North (Magna Carta Records)
If you’re a fan of instrumental rock, you should give this a listen. Points North are probably the best band you’ve never heard of. Hopefully that will soon [...]