Who would have thought that a kid whose first concert was Santana and Chicago in San Diego, California would one day become a singer-songwriter based in the Illinois city? Steve Dawson is one of my […]
New Music Friday, Aug. 13, 2021
Who says Friday the 13th is unlucky? There’s nothing to be afraid of today, especially since it’s New Music Friday and there are plenty of new jams released Aug. 13, 2021 to scare away any […]
Without Touring, Bob Dylan Emerges With ‘Shadow Kingdom’ To Help Shape His Legacy
If there are two words that summarize Bob Dylan well, “Shadow Kingdom” fits the bill. The iconic artist is the master of the mysterious and shaping how he is seen by the public. With the […]
New Music Friday, Aug. 6, 2021
I love waking up to the smell of fresh music on Friday mornings. My ritual is to rise early and crack open the internet vault of new music releases, then I start digging until I […]
New Music Friday, July 30, 2021
Saving the best for last has been a theme as of late for New Music Friday and the idiom holds true for July 30, 2021. Blues Traveler, who is playing Hard Rock Hotel and Casino […]
Wolfgang Van Halen Makes Monster Debut With ‘Mammoth WVH’
Wolfgang Van Halen is a powerful name. Combining the classic Wolfgang, in reference to Mozart for whom he was named, with the rocking Van Halen, the kid was destined for musical greatness. I first saw […]
New Music Friday, July 23, 2021
The great thing about being creative is you can do it forever. There is nothing stopping artists from working for as long as they want, and many keep going. I’ve always been a fan of […]
Apathy Searches For Tranquil Waters ‘Where The River Meets The Sea’
Apathy puts the past and the future in his sights as he contemplates the present for his latest album. A voicemail from his father who died shortly before recording and more from his friends introduce […]
New Music Friday, July 16, 2021
Did you miss me? After taking a little summer vacation, The High Note is back with New Music Friday and this week is more full than a cooler ready for a beach concert. I won’t […]
David Bromberg To Headline 59½ Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival
Fan-favorite John Flynn to Host The Pocket-Sized Edition At Spring Mountain The whir of ski lifts from the Spring Mountain Ski Area wafts through the trees in the typically quiet Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania. When […]