Formed barely a year ago, Denver rock band Plum is already making waves in the Colorado scene and poised to take their music nationwide. Plum describes themselves as “a psychedelic rock outfit that brings the aesthetic of 60’s and early 70’s music into a modern context” — and they do a good job of it. … Continue reading Rocky Mountain High: An Introduction to Plum
Beer Conn 2015: The Non-Connoisseur’s Perspective
This past Saturday, Starfish Junction Events hosted their second annual Beer Conn at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport. Over 1,500 people were in attendance at the evening session, including myself, Pluckman, and Designated Driving Correspondent Jesse Styles. (She also served as Official Note-Taker, Auxiliary Photographer, and Overall Voice of Reason.) Speaking of designated driving…… Continue reading Beer Conn 2015: The Non-Connoisseur’s Perspective
Album Review: Delta Deep, Self-Titled (Mailboat Records)
What do you get when you put together Def Leppard’s lead guitarist, the Stone Temple Pilots’ bassist, a soul singer who’s done backup vocals for Michael Buble and Luther Vandross, and a metal-loving drummer who’s worked with TLC and Englebert Humperdinck? Somehow, you get a blues band. Def Leppard’s Phil Collen started assembling Delta Deep in… Continue reading Album Review: Delta Deep, Self-Titled (Mailboat Records)
The Wizards of Winter Bring the Magic of Winter to Ridgefield, Connecticut
It’s not often you get to see a rock concert in Ridgefield, Connecticut, but last Wednesday I got to witness what was called “the best show the Ridgefield Playhouse has ever had.” For those not familiar with the Ridgefield Playhouse, it is a fantastic not for profit venue that features local acts and also pulls… Continue reading The Wizards of Winter Bring the Magic of Winter to Ridgefield, Connecticut
Doom, Noise, and Death Metal: Tom’s Top Twenty-Five Albums of 2015
Every year, I always hear the complaints from various people that there isn’t any good new music being made. Well, here are 25 albums that totally floated my boat in the past year. And I could have put another 10 on here. KEN Mode – Success (Season Of Mist) Fight Amp – Constantly Off (Brutal… Continue reading Doom, Noise, and Death Metal: Tom’s Top Twenty-Five Albums of 2015
Band Interview: Chris Bull of Tides of Sulfur
By Jeff McCarthy I had a chance to catch up with bassist and vocalist Chris Bull from Welsh sludge band Tides of Sulfur about the progression of the band and their upcoming releases. Here is what he had to say: Spewed from the emptiness of a black hole in late 2011, Tides Of Sulfur began writing songs… Continue reading Band Interview: Chris Bull of Tides of Sulfur
Second Annual BEER CONN Comes to Bridgeport December 12th
“I remember the time before I knew what craft beer was. I remember when the first friends of mine got into it and I didn’t get it. I remember the day I got over Sam Adams. Eventually the craft beer wave got big enough and it swept me in too. Craft beer is delicious, and… Continue reading Second Annual BEER CONN Comes to Bridgeport December 12th