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Tag: Tom Russell

May 14, 2020 News & Comment

18 Under-appreciated Folk, Pop, & Rock Acts

These videos all feature artists who deserve to be household names but are relatively unknown.

February 13, 2019 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Tom Russell’s ‘October in the Railroad Earth,’ plus the High Strung, Colin Linden & Luther Dickensen, and More

Tom Russell’s latest provides more proof that he’s a national treasure. Plus power pop from the High Strung, meditations on love from Colin Linden and Luther Dickinson, and a folk concept album about Mississippi.

October 19, 2018 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: ‘Appleseed’s 21st Anniversary’ Folk Anthology, plus Michael Martin Murphey, Belle Plaine, Yum-Yum, and Lee Michaels

The Appleseed label celebrates its 21st anniversary with a three-CD set that contains memorable performances by a who’s who of the folk world. Plus, new CDs from Michael Martin Murphey, Belle Plaine, Yum-Yum, and Lee Michaels.

May 8, 2018 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: A Deluxe Edition of Love’s Classic ‘Forever Changes,’ plus Tom Russell, Buck Owens, and More

A limited-edition 50th anniversary set focuses on Love’s Forever Changes, one of the best albums of the entire rock era. Plus, a new release from the great Tom Russell and CDs from Buck Owens, Jackson Emmer, and Speedbuggy USA.

October 16, 2017 Film/TV Reviews / Music Reviews

Film & Music Reviews: The Who’s ‘Tommy Live at the Royal Albert Hall,’ plus Tom Russell and More

A first-ever complete performance of The Who’s famous rock opera, plus new tributes to Ian & Sylvia and Captain Beefheart, and CDs from Linda Perhacs and Rob Lutes

September 5, 2017 Music Reviews

Music Reviews: Tom Russell’s ‘Folk Hotel,’ plus Whitney Rose, Anna TIvel, and Savoy Brown

Tom Russell has released about three dozen albums over the years. All of them have been excellent, but this latest CD might be his best.

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Now available: A paperback North American edition of Dylan on Dylan, Japanese editions of Lennon on Lennon and Dylan on Dylan, a Spanish edition of Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen, and an Italian edition of Dylan on Dylan.

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  • Music Reviews: Rolling Stones’ ‘Licked Live in NYC,’ plus ‘Americana Railroad,’ Beach Boys’ ‘Sounds of Summer,’ ‘United Dreadlocks,’ and Paul Winter’s ‘Concert in the Barn’
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  • Music & Film Reviews: Rolling Stones' 'Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre,' plus Wailin' Jennys, Martha High, and Jenn Rawling
  • Music Reviews: Rolling Stones’ ‘Live on Copacabana Beach,’ plus Steve Dawson and John R. Miller

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