Album review: Paul Dean, Machine (1994)

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, JULY 22, 1994 By Steve Newton I first heard the Texas blues-style rhythm intro and moaning lead surge of Paul Dean's "Couldn't Get Arrested" on the radio while mixing margaritas in my kitchen one sunny afternoon a month or two ago, but I had no idea who it was … Continue reading Album review: Paul Dean, Machine (1994)

Album review: Headpins, Line of Fire (1983)

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, SEPT. 2, 1983 By Steve Newton If you liked the scorching guitar, howling vocals, and sturdy bass and drums projected on the Headpin's debut album last year, their new one, Line of Fire, should also be enjoyed. But if you were hoping this popular local band might develop a … Continue reading Album review: Headpins, Line of Fire (1983)

Guitar stars Jimmie Vaughan, Neil Schon, Kim Mitchell, and Colin James shine at CFOX birthday bash

charles campbell photo ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, FEB. 20, 1987 By Steve Newton "The Fox rocks" is the motto that local FM station CFOX likes to use whenever possible. And whether you agree with that claim or not, one thing you've go to admit is that The Fox knows how to throw a … Continue reading Guitar stars Jimmie Vaughan, Neil Schon, Kim Mitchell, and Colin James shine at CFOX birthday bash