Music Review: Willie’s newest release proves there can be too much of a good thing

Music Review: Maybe Willie Nelson is too prolific Willie Nelson, “American Classic” (Blue Note) Willie Nelson is one of music’s greatest ? few can argue that. His popularity crosses genres, entertainment mediums and socio-economic boundaries. Even as he creeps up on 80, he’s cool, he’s smart, he’s ? just as the title of his latest album suggests ? [...]

Music Review: George Benson – Songs and Stories
George Benson’s new CD marks a welcome return to his ’70s jazz/soul sound.

Music Review: LeToya Luckett is edgy and straight-talking on new album ?Lady Love?
Music Review: LeToya Luckett delivers edgy CD LeToya Luckett, “Lady Love,” (Capitol) LeToya Luckett calls it like she sees it on her sophomore disc, “Lady Love.” The smoldering mix of tracks features a confident, straight-talking 28-year-old who proves she’s miles from her Destiny’s Child persona of the past. Luckett coos a breathy plea for the kind of man [...]

Explosion injures 2 electrical vault workers
WASHINGTON – Two workers have been hospitalized with injuries after an explosion in an electrical vault near Dupont Circle , authorities say. D.C. Deputy Fire Chief Ken Crosswhite says the two men were contract employees working in an outdoor electrical vault when there was an explosion in the 1500 block of 19th Street in northwest D.C. Crosswhite says one man was critically burned and the other suffered smoke inhalation . A man Sen. R.C. Soles shot at the senator’s home was in fair

News Round Up: Patty Griffin & Bruce Robison News
Canada.com posts a feature on the upcoming album of classics by Willie Nelson, American Classic – Willie Nelson returns to ‘the good songs’ (release 8/25) The New York Times also features a piece on Willie Nelson’s American Classic. The Boston Herald posts a feature on honky-tonk neo-traditionalist Paul Burch – Looking for authentic country soul? Burch is ‘Still Your Man’ – about his new release and the music business. I have come to the acceptance step of the grief cycle, bit

Wake Up S!d — Music review
Recently John Hughes passed away who has made some of the finest coming of age films of all time like “Sixteen Candles” , “The Breakfast Club” and “Ferris… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Music Review: On ?Just James? the lyrical focus is about moving on, but sound stays the same
Music Review: J Moss looks to move past sins on CD J Moss, “Just James” (Zomba/Verity). J. Moss turns introspective on “Just James,” his first album since his marital infidelity became public. Moss indirectly addresses the issue in songs like “Rebuild”: “Oh Lord/rebuild me/for I’ve taken what you’ve made and thrown it’s value away.” But the album’s [...]

Nokia 5800 vs 5530 XpressMusic
The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic , the first touchscreen phone powered by Symbian Series 60 5th Edition was introduced in October 2008 and hit the markets during November 2008 . Since it’s release, Nokia has had great success with the phone selling millions of units worldwide. Initially the 5800 was available in Blue and Red variants which were, in time followed by a Black/Silver variant. A 5800 Navigation Edition was announced recently to celebrate the success of the 5800 . The

Music Review: Matisyahu – Light
Matisyahu hits his stride with his third full-length album “Light.”