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Music review: Night Ranger – ‘Don’t Let Up’

I recently made a road trip to attend Rock the Arena II in Toledo to see some of my favorite rock bands of the ’80s. The all-day concert was headlined by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Cheap Trick and also included appearances by CinderellaĢƵ Tom Keifer, Warrant, Quiet Riot, founding ...

Music review: C.J. Ramone – ‘American Beauty’

Once a punk, always a punk.In 1977, England had the Sex Pistols and America had the Ramones to lead the unruly punk sound. That was also the year I purchased “Rocket to Russia” with classic punk tracks like “Sheena Is a Punk Rocker,” “Rockaway Beach,” “Teenage Lobotomy” and ...

Music review: Bush – ‘Black and White Rainbows’

Led by the gritty beauty of songs like “Everything Zen,” “Comedown” and “Glycerine,” BushĢƵ 1994 grunge-rock debut “Sixteen Stone” instantly won me over as a fan.“Black and White Rainbows” is the British bandĢƵ seventh studio release and the impressive follow-up to ...

Music review: Ed Sheeran – ‘Divide’

If Adele is the reigning queen of the British music scene, then Ed Sheeran plays the role of prince waiting to take his throne.Both superstars have released three incredible studio albums over the course of their careers with each album demonstrating the growth and maturity of both ...

Music review: Little Big Town – ‘The Breaker’

The members of Little Big Town are apparently lost in California, and itĢƵ a real fine place to be for the 2016 CMA Vocal Group of the Year.While last yearĢƵ “Wanderlust” highlighted the country quartetĢƵ pop sensibilities, “The Breaker” delivers a nostalgic vibe with a Southern ...

Music review: Alison Krauss – ‘Windy City’

The retro styling of Alison Krauss’ outfit highlighted on the cover of her latest album provides an early hint as to what is in store on “Windy City.”The bluegrass-country starĢƵ first solo release since 1999 features Krauss infusing her lush soprano to an engaging cover collection of ...