It’s rare in music for an artist to have a second act, and even more so to be recognized for their undeniable impact on entire genres. But it does happen, as is the case with Cymande, a footnote British psychedelic funk outfit from the early ‘70s who later found themselves as one of the building blocks... Continue Reading →
Montréal Jazz Festival continues to defy expectations
Earlier this month, and for the first time since 2023, I headed north of the border to Canada for the Montréal Jazz Festival, which saw this year’s edition – the 45th – run from June 26 through July 5. As always, it proved itself to be the premier destination event of its kind in North... Continue Reading →
Record Store Dud 2016
Well that was even more disappointing than I originally thought it would be. Rolled down to Newbury Comics on Newbury Street first thing this morning, greeted with a line of about 50 people. First off, that's too many, which is why I've been going to Bull Moose in Portland, ME for the past five years.... Continue Reading →