Maybe it's fitting that in the city that spawned King Records' legendary recordings, including Mr. James Brown, Soul music still sweats and pulses in our Queen City. Los Honchos are the new Soul contenders on the block, and this six-piece combo brings plenty of heat and horns to the party.  

Unlike in literature, fresh starts rarely come with fanfare in life. Characters suffer and grow in fiction while we measure their catharses page by page. Reality's long slog has a way of flatten  

Do you remember your first concert experience? Unfortunately, I do, though I've been able to get past it with therapy. Coming of age in the late '70s and early '80s, my buddies and I carpooled  

With the release of possibly their best record yet, Brighter Than Creation's Dark, plus several key lineup changes, the Drive-By Truckers keep chugging past career crises and crossroads with ple  

One of the cooler things about Evan Dando is that he always keeps us guessing. Which incarnation is he pushing these days? His main Lemonhead gig or his solo projects? Who is he playing with now?  

Taking his place in the long, cherished tradition of British wit stands Robyn Hitchcock, an absurdist custom fit for these times through which we struggle. With his cult status as a musician and   

With the age of sampling and downloading music now feverishly upon us, it's unusual to find artists these days prolific enough to still put out collections of songs every year. It won't be long  

Despite displaying such a big voice on record, Kelly Willis' telephone voice is surprisingly quiet and low-key, befitting her small physical stature. It's also soaked in her trademark Southern t  

Like many singer/songwriters, Kim Richey would rather not be restricted by her various successes. Yet in the wake of the recent release of her fifth record, Chinese Boxes, she's getting used to   

While it's true that everyone leaves their home eventually, one way or another, whether out of necessity or desire, it's equally true that not all journeys bring you back full-circle. Of course