Chris Parker

Awesome Color is a throbbing, distortion-drenched trio drawing deeply on the rich rock heritage of its Michigan home, channeling the propulsive thunder of Detroit acts like The Stooges and MC5, and blending it with the chunky crush of noise rockers, before ladling spacey, groove-addled psychedelia on top. Although Michigan residents, the trio met and formed […]

The thing people often forget about musicians is that they don’t always choose their audience; sometimes, it picks them. SOLO SHOWS FOUR WEDDINGS GENDER DISPARITY Attention isn’t always the easiest thing to come by, so why would a performer chase away those with an interest, particularly when they’re attractive? Is solo artist Curtis Peoples complaining […]

The thing people often forget about musicians is that they don’t always choose their audience; sometimes, it picks them. SOLO SHOWS FOUR WEDDINGS GENDER DISPARITY Attention isn’t always the easiest thing to come by, so why would a performer chase away those with an interest, particularly when they’re attractive? Is solo artist Curtis Peoples complaining […]

It’s been a long ride, but Walter Trout’s made up for a lot of lost time. He’s gone from blues sideman to hit European rocker to American blues guitar staple in the course of 30 years, building a fervent fan base that appreciates his eclectic tastes. MAYALL’S BLUESBREAKERS ERASING THE GAP Trout started playing original […]

It’s been a long ride, but Walter Trout’s made up for a lot of lost time. He’s gone from blues sideman to hit European rocker to American blues guitar staple in the course of 30 years, building a fervent fan base that appreciates his eclectic tastes. MAYALL’S BLUESBREAKERS ERASING THE GAP Trout started playing original […]

A star athlete and self-confessed hell-raiser, Charlie Robison is the brash, larger-than-life character you’d expect to hear singing Texas country. He’s got a folksy, forthright manner; likes his beer; and approaches life with a seat-of-the pants joie de vivre that’s always made him the “Life of the Party,” to steal the title of his 1998 […]

A star athlete and self-confessed hell-raiser, Charlie Robison is the brash, larger-than-life character you’d expect to hear singing Texas country. He’s got a folksy, forthright manner; likes his beer; and approaches life with a seat-of-the pants joie de vivre that’s always made him the “Life of the Party,” to steal the title of his 1998 […]

The problem with having a legacy or looks that open doors is that you might be asked to step through before you’re ready. As the history of child stars attests, entertainment is an industry that eats its young. Music can be a bit more forgiving, but it’s still difficult to forge a creative identity while […]

The problem with having a legacy or looks that open doors is that you might be asked to step through before you’re ready. As the history of child stars attests, entertainment is an industry that eats its young. Music can be a bit more forgiving, but it’s still difficult to forge a creative identity while […]

Lightning struck for Sick Puppies in the form of a video that became a viral YouTube hit three years ago. The trio received the kind of publicity you can’t buy when footage of singer/guitarist Shimon Moore shot of Juan Mann’s “Free Hugs” campaign became an international phenomenon, exposing millions to a funny, public-hugging effort and […]