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Music review: Leslie Odom Jr. – ‘Simply Christmas’

With another Thanksgiving Day celebrated and blessings counted, itĢƵ now time to absorb the magic of Christmas. The first place I start to help me get in the true spirit of the season is with some new holiday music to set the proper tone for those marathon decorating, shopping, baking and ...

Music review: Sting – ‘57th & 9th’

“I’ll take you someplace that you’ve never been before,” promises Sting on his latest effort. With “57th & 9th,” the gifted singer-song writer delivers one of the best performances of his stellar solo career.The albumĢƵ title refers to the New York intersection Sting ...

Music review: Susan Boyle — ‘A Wonderful World’

The charming dream-come-true story of Susan Boyle had its beginning back in 2009 with an appearance on “BritainĢƵ Got Talent.”The 48-year-old unknown singer stepped on stage and into the warm glow of the spotlight with a jaw-dropping performance of “I Dreamed a Dream” from the musical ...

Music review: Kenny Chesney – ‘Cosmic Hallelujah’

I’ve always been a big Kenny Chesney fan.Early in his career, Chesney conveyed his country leanings with hits like “She Thinks My TractorĢƵ Sexy,” “Don’t Happen Twice” and “Back Where I Come From.” Then with the release of his 12th album “Lucky Old Sun” in 2008, Chesney ...

Music review: Bon Jovi – “This House Is Not for Sale”

If every picture tells a story, then the cover of Bon JoviĢƵ latest album speaks volumes about the bandĢƵ legacy.“This House Is Not for Sale” is the New Jersey rockerĢƵ 14th studio release and the first without guitarist Richie Sambora. The new material finds the band focused and ...

Music review: Johnnyswim – “Georgica Pond”

Following the success of 2014ĢƵ “Diamonds,” the latest effort from Johnnyswim is a comfortable blending of American folk, soul, blues and pop.The husband-and-wife duoĢƵ sophomore release contains 14 engaging tracks about the day-to-day journey of building strong and lasting ...