I don't play a lot of fancy guitar. I don't want to play it. The kind of guitar I want to play is mean, mean licks. John Lee Hooker

We'll try to dance around spoilers but the finale of the second season of "Boardwalk Empire" was shocking not only in terms of storyline but also with the fact they tore out the heart of the show, or at least what/who we thought was being developed as such. We're fascinated to see where the show goes from here, but at the very least, it looks like they'll be gaining one great character actor. Bobby Cannavale has been added to the cast of the HBO show and will excitingly play Gyp Rosetti, a charming but ruthless gangster ...

The four-piece supergroup round off their UK tour with a headline show at London's Electric Ballroom. Jason Williamson was there to capture it all.

I'm on like Dr John, yeah Mr Zu Zu I'm a newlywed, not a divorcee And everything I do is funky like Lee Dorsey (mp3) Lee Dorsey - Do-re-mi Available on Ya! Ya! (1962) (mp3) Donny Hathaway - What's goin' on (Marvin Gaye cover) Available on Live (1972) (mp3) Tiny Vipers - On this side Available on Hands Across the Void (2007) (mp3) Fairport Convention - Cajun woman Available on Unhalfbricking (1969) (mp3) John Lee Hooker - Process Available on Burnin' (1962)

Marylebone’s Cockpit theatre saw the launch last night of Jazz in the Round , the first in a new monthly club night series featuring cutting edge jazz and improv, curated by broadcaster Jez Nelson . With its 1970s design and small performance space redolent of a bygone era of experimental theatre, the evening had a holistic feel, with swirling light show effects in the bar where Nelson was DJ-ing spinning Coltrane’s ‘Blue Train’ and slabs of early jazz-rock on pristine analogue vinyl. Jazz in the Round summons the spirit of the legendary populist classical music TV presenter Humphrey Burton who ...

When it comes to paying tribute to the blues greats, few classic rock acts have done as much as Foghat over the years. Case in point, their first hit single was a classic cover of Willie Dixon's "I Just Want To Make Love To You," and they organized a 1977 star-studded NYC concert that benefited the start of the Blues Archive at the New York Public Library. Foghat was the house band backing their special guests including Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Johnny Winter, Paul Butterfield, Honeyboy Edwards, Eddie Kirkland and many others).

The problem addressing fans of “Midnight” films and wacky horror can succinctly be found in the opening of Don Coscarelli's “John Dies At The End.” It involves axe handles, zombies, mutant leeches, axe heads, hardware store trips and answering a dead man as to whether or not the axe in question is the same that killed him. Confused? If you are, then you don't want to stick around. If you're too overjoyed that the spiritual successor to Sam Raimi has appeared, you're in luck. Adapted from the online “journal” turned book by David Wong (Jason Paragin ...

There was a time (the early '90s) when adapting a John Grisham novel for the big screen was essentially like printing money. The run of "The Firm," "The Pelican Brief," "The Client" and "A Time To Kill" arguably marked the high point of those years, while nowadays, NBC is struggling to get anyone to care about their TV take on that Tom Cruise movie. But New Regency, whose honcho Arnon Milchan was behind 'Kill,' 'Client' and "Runaway Jury," is going to give it another go with "The Partner." "The Blind Side" director John Lee Hancock has been tapped to write ...

mp3: The Marvels - Forget About That Mess Pt1 mp3: The Marvels - Forget About That Mess Pt2 When I began researching today's selection I initially drew a blank. This is not the first time that this has happened to me, but usually the record is more obscure, rare or weird. This recording seems to be reasonably well known, available and is definitely listenable but, even using my ninja-like Google searching skills, I've struggled to find out about it. Of course, there are various leads. A label called the Sensation Records Company (SRC) was named after Lee's Sensation Lounge ...

While Jesse Ed Davis’ legacy has finally started to see the light of recognition, there is still a long way to go in establishing his rightful place in the pantheon of rock and roll legends. The Kiowa guitarist’s career encompassed work with everyone from Conway Twitty to John Lee Hooker to Bob Dylan, and his [...]

With Australia Day celebrations in full swing it seems an appropriate time to mention that one of our most dinky-di performers, John Williamson, will release his new album The Big Red tomorrow. The Big Red is actually John’s 48th studio recording, which is a fair effort by anyone’s summation. It features songs penned by John [...]

Luke at Austin Music Weekly just started up this bi-weekly radio program that spotlights various bands and artists in Austin. The first episode features songs from Tiger Waves, The Daily Brothers, White Dress, Leatherbag, Wild Child, Sleep Good, Residual Kid, and Shorty Long. Austin Music Radio by Austin Music Weekly Playlist and linkage: Tiger Waves : "Fireworks" The Daily Brothers : "Do Me Wrong and Make it Right" White Dress : "No Solid State" Leatherbag : "Patience" Wild Child : "The Escape" Sleep Good : "Water Voices" Residual Kid : "Aron the Jester" Shorty Long : "Long Way Home" Shorty Long : "Egyptian Ella" <p&amp ...

Since his arrival in New York in 2005, Israeli guitarist Yotam Silberstein has made an impact on the scene with his precision bebop lines and fleet-fingered improvisations. Here he showcases his love of Brazilian music with fresh interpretations of pieces by Carlos Lyra, Dorival Caymmi, Antonio Carlos Jobim and others. He is joined by Brazilian drummer Vanderlei Pereira, pianist David Feldman, JLP label head John Lee on fretless acoustic bass guitar and some prestigious guests. Trumpeter Roy Hargrove appears on the darkly beautiful ballad “Falando De Amour” and the soothing “Antigua.” Clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera sits in on “Saudade Da ...

OK Sweetheart’s song “Traitor” is currently featured in the film Contraband, starring Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale and Giovanni Ribisi. The movie also features songs by Eli ‘Paperboy’ Reed, The Heavy, John Lee Hooker, Big Head Todd & the Monsters and more. “Traitor” is featured on their 2010 debut album.

This little gem of bluesy rock n’ roll found its way to my inbox the other day, and Kasey and I have been bopping around the kitchen to these twangy grooves and gritty rhythms ever since. The Record Company is a Los Angeles-based three piece that bang out Muddy Waters & John Lee Hooker inspired [...]