Shivaree frontwoman Ambrosia Parsley has a voice that works wonders against the quivering mix of Southern gothic and late-night noir that her band typically plays. It's an instrument of curled smoke, ...

The “Motown sound” redefined soul music with pop hooks, orchestral sophistication, a legendary house band, gospel vocals, and an ever-present tambourine. All of it on top of a danceable rhythm ...

Bass Week: The word ‘funk’ or ‘funky’ can be applied to almost anything, from butt-shaking basslines to scatter cushions. We all instinctively know what’s implied, but in a bass playing sense, what ...

On Saturday, August 9, we gather not just to dance—but to celebrate the music, spirit, and legacy of Jerry Garcia, who left this world on this day in 1995. Join us for a night where Grateful Dead soul ...

All too often, instructional CDs and DVDs are made by "name" drummers who are all flash and no substance. They're not really teachers. The name Dom Moio might not be on everybody's lips, but he's a ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. There was once a time when ...

Life isn’t fair and the best don’t always get famous, and no matter how many times I tell you Fred Wesley is a legend, if you haven’t heard of him, you won’t buy it. The crowd at Ronnie Scotts did ...

Persona 5’s soundtrack features driving bass lines, percussive organ parts and drums that are right in the pocket that are ...

That statement sets the tone for Funk It Up & Punk It Up: Live in France '95, a release that captures one show in Lyon, France on a tour where frontman Mike Muir pulled double duty with his band ...