Doug CoombeBy Craig D. Lindsey Detroit soul/funk guitarist Dennis Coffey was supposed to do a show at the Troubadour this week. Unfortunately, it was canceled. But considering how fascinating the man is, we decided to profile him anyway. After all, Coffey brought a new form of funk to Motow ... More >>
Also, Freestyle Fellowship, Bebe Buell, Billy Joe Shaver and others
"They became our Beatles: all the stuff that was going on in Beatlemania, we translated into Midnitermania. In this microcosm which is East Los Angeles, this is something that belongs to us. It gave young kids who would eventually become musicians like myself inspiration to pursue a career in music, ... More >>
In ongoing effort to bring weird little songs from Rhino's catalog to the top of the digital avalanche, the legendary LA reissue label is launching a new series of so-called 'digital 45s.' This morning the label announced the program: Rhino will spotlight songs originally issued on 45 by offering t ... More >>
Also, The Detroit Cobras, the Aggrolites, Loney Dear and others
Something's slightly skewed inside King Khan's skull. Pause to look at his press photos, where he's either dressed for beach season in Nice or simply in wardrobe on the set of the latest Wes Anderson jaunt. Or consider the possibility whether or not Khan swiped his name from the fabled professiona ... More >>
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The Style Council’s New Year’s Eve party mixes
Patti Smith and Lenny Kaye return to celebrate the now-30-year-old debut that changed everything
Back on Track With Solomon Burke
Mr. Harrison’s R&B paradise
Joe Bataan's rap on Latin soul
Chicanismo and the East Side Sound
The gospel according to Bobby Womack
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