Lucy Woodward & Toby Lightman – The Canal Room – New York, NY – September 24 , 2008 Photos by Jim Rinaldi © 2008. All rights reserved. Continue reading
Frankie Valli Romancing the 00s by Jay S. Jacobs Frankie Valli has been such an in-your-face presence in music and pop culture for so many decades that it is kind of shocking when you realize that his CD Romancing the 60s is his first album of new material in 28 years. After all, this is a guy … Continue reading
HANNAH MONTANA AND MILEY CYRUS – BEST OF BOTH WORLDS CONCERT (2008) Starring Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, Kenny Ortega, Mandy Jiroux, Paul Becker, Teresa Espinosa, Jaco Caraco, Jennifer Talarico, Jason Pettigrew and Marshall Lake. Directed by Bruce Hendricks. Distributed by Walt Disney Studios. 74 minutes. Rated G. The … Continue reading
Joshua Radin and Vanessa Carlton – The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA – July 26, 2008 Photos by Jim Rinaldi © 2008. All rights reserved. Continue reading
Woody Woodmansey Living in 3-D by Ken Sharp LET THERE BE DRUMS… Legendary drummer Woody Woodmansey of David Bowie’s Spiders from Mars band has just finished a project with his new band 3-D, helmed by Woody and his two sons, Nick and Dan. An all drum album, the group’s new CD, Future Primitive, offers a lesson … Continue reading
Sir George Martin A Little Help for His Friends by Ken Sharp George Martin is inarguably the most successful music producer of all-time. If there’s anyone who can legitimately lay claim to the mantle of “Fifth” Beatle, it’s George Martin. Martin’s unparalleled production expertise coupled with his profound talents as a musician, arranger and conductor … Continue reading
Daryl Hall Come To His House by Ken Sharp “Live from Daryl’s House” is the latest groundbreaking project by music icon, Daryl Hall. Bridging the gap even closer from artist to audience thanks to the wonder of the internet, this collaborative performance showcase is spearheaded by Hall, who is accompanied by veteran Hall & Oates band multi-instrumentalist, T-Bone Wolk, and introduces a host … Continue reading
Stevie Wonder – The Hollywood Bowl – Hollywood, CA – July 7, 2008 SIMPLY WONDER-FUL… It’s a simple mathematical equation. Stevie Wonder + Hollywood Bowl = one special night of music. After the passing of his beloved mother, Lula Hardaway, in June of 2006, Wonder, long absent from the touring circuit, has returned to live performance. … Continue reading
Kate Voegele – Hard Rock Café – Philadelphia, PA – May 3, 2008 Photos by Jay S. Jacobs © 2008. All rights reserved. Continue reading
Dan Wilson In a Free World by Jay S. Jacobs Almost two decades into his music career, Dan Wilson has finally released his first solo album. However, he had been out in the music world making waves long before the recent release of Free Life. The years have brought Dan Wilson extended gigs in two acclaimed bands, … Continue reading
