Rock Doctor Reviews – NO B! Jane Lee Hooker (Ruf)
For my ears, the most powerful rock & roll wears its blues influence on its sleeve. This all girl outfit from New York fuses...
Rock Doctor Reviews – LOUD HAILER Jeff Beck (Rhino/ Atco)
While I consider myself something of a fan, you couldn’t say that I’m a slavish Jeff Beck worshipper. Loud Hailer is Jeff’s first album...
Rock Doctor Music Reviews – LONE STAR SONGS & STORIES STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART...
Most modern country artists have no idea what being ‘country’ means- there’s more to it than your mama, whiskey, guitars and pick up trucks...
Rock Doctor Music Reviews – TIM BASTMEYER PROJECT Tim Bastmeyer (Grassfire)
This, by my count, is Tim Bastmeyer’s 4th album, including the one he did with Jerome Tucker- at least that’s what I have on...
Rock Doctor Music Reviews – DEMOLITION DAY Honey Island Swamp Band (Ruf)
This is the 4th long player for this 10 year old group that originated in New Orleans. Embodying the eclectic spirit of the city...
Rock Doctor Reviews – Aug 3, 2016
SOME DAY THE HEART WILL TROUBLE THE MIND The High Bar Gang (True North) *****Here is the 2nd album for this Vancouver based bluegrass...
The Rock Doctor Reviews – July 4th, 2016
SKRONKY TONK Little Charlie &Organ Grinder Swing (Eller Soul Records) *****With a title like that, I was expecting something… weird. But what we have...
Music Reviews by the Rock Doctor
ALLIGATOR RECORDS 45TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION Various Artists (Alligator)Simply stunning. The little label that could marks their 45th birthday with a terrific 2 disc budget...
The Rock Doctor Album Reviews – June 17th, 2016
ALLIGATOR RECORDS 45TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION Various Artists (Alligator) *****Simply stunning. The little label that could marks their 45th birthday with a terrific 2 disc...
Rock Doctor Album Reviews – May 29th-2016
I STILL DO Eric Clapton (Bushbranch/ Surf Dog Records)Having written album reviews for nearly 3 decades, I don’t often get genuinely excited about new...