Tag: Richard’s on Richards

Nomadic tendencies and Jimmy Page colour Chris Whitley’s creative outlook

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON MAY 29, 1997 By Steve Newton Chris Whitley sure gets around. Born in Texas 37 years ago, the singer-songwriter-guitarist has so far taken up residence in such disparate locales as Mexico, Belgium, Vermont, and New York, to name a few. When his harried road manager calls from Chicago, Whitley has just shown … Continue reading Nomadic tendencies and Jimmy Page colour Chris Whitley’s creative outlook

That time a crotchety Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown said: “Save me a copy of this write-up”

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JAN. 23, 1997 By Steve Newton Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown—there’s a ring to that name that just suits an elderly, pipe-puffin’ blues master. At least, that’s what I thought before conducting a phone interview with the 73-year-old musician, at home in Louisiana. I sure learned fast that the “Gatemouth” title wasn’t earned through … Continue reading That time a crotchety Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown said: “Save me a copy of this write-up”

Robben Ford bounces back from exhaustion, brings the Blue Line to Vancouver

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, OCT. 12, 1995 I’ve been reviewing bands in the Georgia Straight since 1982—“Geez, when’s that old hack gonna pack it in?”—but this is the first time I’ve reviewed a gig at Richard’s on Richards. Since its inception, the upscale downtown club has been prone to hiring nondescript Top 40 … Continue reading Robben Ford bounces back from exhaustion, brings the Blue Line to Vancouver

Sound Tribe Sector Nine goes for the groove

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON APRIL 21, 2005 By Steve Newton I don't normally condone drug use, but if you're the type of person who enjoys a wee puff before a concert, have I got a gig for you. California's Sound Tribe Sector Nine specializes in dreamy, multilayered, mind-tweaking deep-groove sounds in which samplers and computers get … Continue reading Sound Tribe Sector Nine goes for the groove

Umphrey’s McGee guitarist Jake Cinninger thinks the jam-band movement is the new rock ‘n’ roll

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON MAY 5, 2005 By Steve Newton The annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is the type of event where jam-happy bands from across the States converge to spread the gospel of anything-goes improv. Umphrey's McGee makes its fourth appearance at the three-day Tennessee fest this June, joining the likes of the Allman … Continue reading Umphrey’s McGee guitarist Jake Cinninger thinks the jam-band movement is the new rock ‘n’ roll

Spirit of Keef surfaces on top-notch Matt Mays & El Torpedo

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT. 27, 2005 By Steve Newton There's a foldout poster that comes with the self-titled Matt Mays & El Torpedo CD, but it's not your typical rockers-posing shot, suitable for taping on any starstruck fan's wall. It's more like what veteran Vancouver music scribe Alexander Varty describes as "guitar porn": a photo … Continue reading Spirit of Keef surfaces on top-notch Matt Mays & El Torpedo

Montreal hard-rockers Priestess pay respects to Voivod’s Piggy on new album Hello Master

You may have seen the brilliant SNL skit where Christopher Walken portrays a legendary producer in the studio with Blue Öyster Cult.

The only picker Fucking Champs guitarist Tim Green adores more than Gary Moore is John McLaughlin

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SEPT. 5, 2007 By Steve Newton When I call up Tim Green of the Fucking Champs, the San Francisco–based guitarist is on vacation with his girlfriend, visiting his dad and stepmom in Maine. He says they're not too far from Bangor, the fabled hometown of Stephen King, which kinda makes sense since … Continue reading The only picker Fucking Champs guitarist Tim Green adores more than Gary Moore is John McLaughlin