Powerpop Review: Jamie Hoover’s Jamie Two Ever

Posted by Richard Rossi on Nov 10, 2014 in Music, News, Powerpop |

Jamie Hoover is responsible for some of the more interesting powerpop releases of the past few years. They...

Powerpop Review: Edward O’Connell’s Vanishing Act

Posted by Richard Rossi on Oct 22, 2014 in Music, News, Powerpop |

Our Little Secret, Edward OConnell’s first release and one of the best of 2010, was a delight to hear....

Paul Collins Feel The Noise – In Raleigh 10/28

Posted by Richard Rossi on Oct 15, 2014 in Concert Reviews, Music, News, Powerpop |

Paul Collins is back in a big way with this latest release. Feel the Noise is a document that proclaims loud...

The Golden Seals’ Stay Golden – A Review

Posted by Richard Rossi on Oct 8, 2014 in Music, News, Powerpop |

Having had a quick look at the releases’ “cover”, one is struck by a single thought. I hope the band spent...

Lannie Flowers Live in NYC – A Review

Posted by Richard Rossi on Oct 1, 2014 in Music, News, Powerpop |

Before a note is played, Lannie Flowers and his band make an impression. Firstly, the collective wingspan of...

Exclusive: Edward OConnell CD “Vanishing Act” Due Out July 15

Posted by Richard Rossi on Jun 25, 2014 in News, Powerpop |

Back in 2010 singer, songwriter and guitarist Edward O’Connell released Our Little Secret, perhaps the most...

Clem Burke & Co form The Empty Hearts

Posted by Richard Rossi on May 12, 2014 in Music, News |

In the 90’s he had a cup of coffee as The Records’ drummer, moved on to appear in a...

The American Professionals – We Make It Our Business

Posted by Richard Rossi on May 6, 2014 in News, Powerpop |

And the business is  Powerpop. Back in 2010, The American Professionals released on of my favorite EPs of...

The Forty Nineteens’ Spin It – CD Review

Posted by Richard Rossi on Apr 29, 2014 in Music, News |

The Forty Nineteens’ follow up to their 2012 debut album is here and its a very pleasant surprise....

Wilko Johnson & Roger Daltrey – Going Back Home

Posted by Richard Rossi on Apr 22, 2014 in Music, News, pub rock |

Having been a fan of Dr. Feelgood and Ian Dury’s Blockheads, the news of Wilko Johnson’s...

Powepop Review: The Breakdowns’ Rock n Roller Skates

Posted by Richard Rossi on Apr 15, 2014 in Music, News | 5 comments

Their debut LP reminded me a bit of a ragged Plimsouls. They followed that up with The Kids Don’t...

CD Review: The Split Squad – Now Hear This

Posted by Richard Rossi on Apr 1, 2014 in Music, News |

The last few weeks at Carolina Orange have been all about living legends. This week it’s a super-group...

Fleshtones’ Wheel of Talent Stops in Greensboro

Posted by Richard Rossi on Mar 26, 2014 in Concert Reviews, Music, News | 5 comments

The Fleshtones opened their set at Greensboro’s Blind Tiger with an old favorite, “Hitsburg...

CD Review: The Len Price 3 – Nobody Knows

Posted by Richard Rossi on Mar 18, 2014 in Music, News |

The Len Price 3 hit you right in the face with a one-two punch I’ve not heard in quite some time....

CD Review: The Fleshtones Wheel of Talent

Posted by Richard Rossi on Mar 11, 2014 in Music, News |

The more things change, the more they stay the same. After having released their 22nd LP, The Fleshtones...

Powerpop CD Review: Jamie & Steve’s Circling

Posted by Richard Rossi on Mar 3, 2014 in News, Powerpop |

Just about everyone liked the Spongetones. If was virtually impossible not to get caught up in the catchy...