Crystal Bunch moved to the vibrant community of Moab in 2018 and has been an enthusiastic DJ since 2019. If you have tuned it to The Artist Speaks or Desert Sol Soundsystem you have heard “DJ Sunshine” spreading cheer and tunes in Moab and beyond. She previously held the pivotal role of music and program director and has now gracefully returned to ease into that role once more. Her deep love for music began at a tender age, where she delighted in holding concerts... Read More
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Review of Sleeping While The River Runs
Album Info: Sleeping While The River Runs
Mother Blues With Gerald McClendon Album: Sleeping While The River Runs Label: Sleeping Dog Genre(s): Classic Blues Posted By: Duane Verh
Jul 27, 2025
Review
If it can be said that all music is new if one’s not yet heard it, this just-minted re-release is packed with fresh roots fare of a first-rate variety. And variety is abundant here as guitarist/bandleader Steve Bramer penned and co-penned blues, soul and r&b songs that rival one another for best of the pack. Doing absolute vocal justice to the meaty lyric sets present is Gerald McClendon. Mr. McClendon’s masterful delivery meshes solidly with each mood and style change. Standouts in this rock-solid set include “Pass You By, ””Going Down For The Last Time” and the title track. Mr. Bramer accounts well for himself throughout also, his two features, “Me & Ian” and “Where’s The Fire", providing refreshing side trips.
Pat Petrillo Album: Contemporaneous Label: Innervision Genre(s): Fusion Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Jul 27, 2025
Review
New Jersey-based drummer and percussionist Pat Petrillo has worked with a number of top R&B and fusion artists as well as establishing himself on Broadway. Pat’s 2025 album Contemporaneous takes its cues from a wide range of instrumental music forms like jazz-rock, funk and fusion and the end result is a mix of exciting sounds. A fine example of Pat’s daredevil sound can be heard on “How’s The Weather” featuring Pat’s driving drum sound backed up by the scintillating guitar sound of Oz Noy. Pat also adds in percussion and additional keyboards on various tracks.
A wide range of top fusion musicians appear on Contemporaneous including Scott Ambush (bass), Blake Aaron (guitar), Matt Rohde (keys), Mike Cordone (trumpet), Lemar Guillary (trombone), Scott Mayo (tenor sax), Phillip Wack (alto sax). Special guests artists here include Oz Noy (guitar),
Kent Burnside Album: Hill Country Blood Label: Strolling Bones Genre(s): Hill Country Blues Posted By: Duane Verh
Jul 20, 2025
Review
Darkly-shaded mood creations, spiced with emotional urgency are the prevalent presence on Kent Burnside’s current offering. The Hill Country guitarist/vocalist’s originals lean towards a blues-and-ballads fusion that turns out ear-catching tracks including “Daddy Told Me” and the title song or insistent straight-on fare such as “I Heard’ and “I Go Crazy”.
Bonnie J Jensen Album: Rise Label: Self-Release Genre(s): Contemporary Jazz Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Jul 11, 2025
Review
Among all the musical genres in the world, the sound of jazz is still the top international language spoken by musicians. A good example of the current state of global jazz can be appreciated on the 2025 album by Australian singer-songwriter Bonnie J Jensen. Produced by Ms. Jensen, Rise is actually her fifth solo album and it’s the perfect introduction to her voice and musical production.
Backed up by some top musicians and recorded in Sydney, Australia, RISE centers on a range of jazz classics, dusted off and reintroduced by Ms. Jensen and company. “People Make The World Go Round” (written by Thom Bell) and a 2025 version of Little River Band’s “Reminiscing” starts off the album. Both songs, long revered by music fans, are effectively delivered by Ms. Jensen with style and grace.
Also on RISE are covers of Herbie Hancock’s
Brody Buster Album: Redemption Label: Sel-Release Genre(s): Contemporary Blues Posted By: Duane Verh
Jun 29, 2025
Review
One-time blues harp wunderkind Brody Buster provides ear-pleasing resolution of that initial promise, displaying the “hat trick” essentials that place one among the top tier artists in the present-day blues world. Convincing, mature vocals, dazzling harmonica play and song-crafting of a very high order are found throughout this set. Not a slouch present on this mostly original offering highlighted by tracks including “Can You Hear Me”, “Protection From Your Affection” and “The Color Blue”. A “Best Of Year” candidate.
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