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John Lee Hooker

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2011

    Uncle Scotchy Talks Split Personalities, Dirty Blues, and Boozing Better Than Your Daddy

    ​The man might be the worst possible role model. He tells filthy jokes. He sings twisted songs. He empties entire bottles. But whatever his personal defects, Uncle Scotchy is a good fucking time. Well, until things go bad. He will get you, your mama, and your dog drunk. He'll smile, wink, and wr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2011

    It's Gonna Be an Electro-Rauch Onslaught With Hank & Cupcakes at Bardot Tonight

    Photo by Tom SandsHank & Cupcakes are a certifiably NSFW kinda couple.​After kicking ass on the Israeli rock scene for years, lawfully wedded rock star duo Hank & Cupcakes decided it was time for a trip to the Americas. So they hung out in Cuba for six months before trekking up to NYC where th ... More >>

  • Music

    October 22, 2009

    Head Spins: The Vagabond's Carmel Ophir

    Photo by Tom SandsHank & Cupcakes are a certifiably NSFW kinda couple.​After kicking ass on the Israeli rock scene for years, lawfully wedded rock star duo Hank & Cupcakes decided it was time for a trip to the Americas. So they hung out in Cuba for six months before trekking up to NYC where th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2008

    Last Night: George Thorogood and the Destroyers

    Photo by Tom SandsHank & Cupcakes are a certifiably NSFW kinda couple.​After kicking ass on the Israeli rock scene for years, lawfully wedded rock star duo Hank & Cupcakes decided it was time for a trip to the Americas. So they hung out in Cuba for six months before trekking up to NYC where th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2008

    Concert Review: JJ Grey and MOFRO

    Photo by Tom SandsHank & Cupcakes are a certifiably NSFW kinda couple.​After kicking ass on the Israeli rock scene for years, lawfully wedded rock star duo Hank & Cupcakes decided it was time for a trip to the Americas. So they hung out in Cuba for six months before trekking up to NYC where th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2007

    Last Night: Bonnie Raitt at Hard Rock Live

    Photo by Tom SandsHank & Cupcakes are a certifiably NSFW kinda couple.​After kicking ass on the Israeli rock scene for years, lawfully wedded rock star duo Hank & Cupcakes decided it was time for a trip to the Americas. So they hung out in Cuba for six months before trekking up to NYC where th ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 17, 2005

    Got Art?

    It might be visually stimulating, but can it improve your health?

  • Music

    September 28, 2000

    A Bad Experience

    The new Jimi Hendrix box offers too much of a not-so-great thing

  • News

    December 9, 1999

    Polka Mania!

    From his modest headquarters in Little Haiti, polka legend Li'l Wally Jagiello spreads happiness the world over

  • Music

    January 14, 1999

    Black Blues, White Label

    From his modest headquarters in Little Haiti, polka legend Li'l Wally Jagiello spreads happiness the world over

  • Music

    November 26, 1998

    Kings of Rhyme

    From his modest headquarters in Little Haiti, polka legend Li'l Wally Jagiello spreads happiness the world over

  • Music

    April 23, 1998

    Blues Chips

    From his modest headquarters in Little Haiti, polka legend Li'l Wally Jagiello spreads happiness the world over

  • Music

    March 19, 1998

    Born to the Blues

    From his modest headquarters in Little Haiti, polka legend Li'l Wally Jagiello spreads happiness the world over

  • News

    February 26, 1998

    King of the Soundboard

    Mack Emerman founded Criteria Recording Studios, made a fortune, lost it all, then lost his mind. Now he's back from the dead and ready to work.

  • Music

    June 26, 1997

    Rotations

    Mack Emerman founded Criteria Recording Studios, made a fortune, lost it all, then lost his mind. Now he's back from the dead and ready to work.

  • Music

    April 24, 1997

    Forever on the Outside

    Mack Emerman founded Criteria Recording Studios, made a fortune, lost it all, then lost his mind. Now he's back from the dead and ready to work.

  • Music

    April 10, 1997

    A Sense of Wonder

    Mack Emerman founded Criteria Recording Studios, made a fortune, lost it all, then lost his mind. Now he's back from the dead and ready to work.

  • Music

    February 13, 1997

    God and Junk

    Mack Emerman founded Criteria Recording Studios, made a fortune, lost it all, then lost his mind. Now he's back from the dead and ready to work.

  • Music

    December 26, 1996

    Uncommon One

    Mack Emerman founded Criteria Recording Studios, made a fortune, lost it all, then lost his mind. Now he's back from the dead and ready to work.

  • Music

    June 26, 1996

    Spunky Junkies

    Mack Emerman founded Criteria Recording Studios, made a fortune, lost it all, then lost his mind. Now he's back from the dead and ready to work.

  • Music

    June 6, 1996

    Buddy System

    Mack Emerman founded Criteria Recording Studios, made a fortune, lost it all, then lost his mind. Now he's back from the dead and ready to work.

  • Music

    March 23, 1995

    Rotations

    Mack Emerman founded Criteria Recording Studios, made a fortune, lost it all, then lost his mind. Now he's back from the dead and ready to work.

  • Music

    March 9, 1995

    Harp Breaker

    James Cotton's singing voice suffers, but his harmonica says plenty

  • Music

    March 2, 1994

    Evans and Odds

    Jazz and blues do the horizontal bop as William Evans looks forward and back

  • Music

    January 5, 1994

    Rotations 38

    Jazz and blues do the horizontal bop as William Evans looks forward and back

  • Music

    November 4, 1992

    House of the Rising Sons

    Blues rockers Bloodline aren't kidding around

  • Music

    July 22, 1992

    House Rules

    Everybody's talking about Stephen. Just remember, this ain't New York, pal.

  • Music

    March 4, 1992

    Perry and Thrust

    At Blue Note the old music world's en garde for exploring

  • Music

    January 22, 1992

    The Long Road

    With a new line-up and an old gig, Iko-Iko keeps rolling along

  • Music

    July 4, 1990

    Melanie/Woodstock, Too Feature

    ROCKIN' FREEDOM FEST

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