Solomon Burke

Colour Revolt Aren't Easy to Pin Down

Cee-Lo Gives a Big 'F*ck You' to the Music Industry

​It turns out that Cee-Lo Green's song "F*ck You" isn't about a girl at all, but rather about the music industry, according to NME."I was in a place where subconsciously, my 'f*ck you' was aimed at the industry itself," Cee-Lo told NME. "You have to be kind, you have to court it, and be considerat ... More >>

Lucero Coming to The Clubhouse in November

Gear up, Valley Fans -- Lucero is coming to Tempe this November​It seems every week, if not every day, I have a fantastic new show announcement for The Valley. This week's edition brings us Lucero, a Valley favorite judging by the last time they packed the Rhythm Room. Their sixth album and major ... More >>

George Jones: A National Treasure

Gear up, Valley Fans -- Lucero is coming to Tempe this November​It seems every week, if not every day, I have a fantastic new show announcement for The Valley. This week's edition brings us Lucero, a Valley favorite judging by the last time they packed the Rhythm Room. Their sixth album and major ... More >>

The Rosewood Thieves Shake Up The Lost Leaf

Imagine, if you will, stepping into a friend's house... Except it's filled with people you don't know (yet), and this friend built a bar around his kitchen, and set up track lighting and a half-dozen hightop tables in the dining room. That place would be Downtown Phoenix's The Lost Leaf, which hoste ... More >>

Hacienda Brothers

Imagine, if you will, stepping into a friend's house... Except it's filled with people you don't know (yet), and this friend built a bar around his kitchen, and set up track lighting and a half-dozen hightop tables in the dining room. That place would be Downtown Phoenix's The Lost Leaf, which hoste ... More >>

Critics VS 2002: Rebuilding From Ash

2002 spent the year in a 9/11 hangover. Through the confusion, notable and amazing works still arose

Candles in the Dark

The Blind Boys of Alabama bring their brand of Southern gospel closer to the mainstream -- and help keep roots music alive

Burke Slaw

With his latest star-powered release, Solomon Burke — the King of Rock and Soul — preaches to a new congregation

Repackaged Goods

The boxed-set dilemma: When are four CDs too little and three CDs too much respect?

Mose's Better Blues

A trip to Long Island reveals an Allison wonderland

Get It While You Can

Jerry Ragavoy and the ghost of Janis Joplin

Santa Gets Down

Twelve Yuletide carols that'll put a lump of soul in your stocking

Recordings

Twelve Yuletide carols that'll put a lump of soul in your stocking

JAMS TO THE WORLD

A STOCKINGFUL OF JOYFUL NOISES AND TANNEN-BOMBS