FIRE RED – The Michael Williams Band
Kris DiLorenzoAfter you listen to the Mike Williams Band, your ass should be on fire. Continue reading
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About Kris DiLorenzo
Rock Journalist in the 70s Arts journalist ever since Professional actress Boat rocker Favorite sport to watch: Bull Riding
Levin Torn White – Tony Levin, David Torn, Alan White
Kris DiLorenzoLevin Torn White – Tony Levin, David Torn, Alan White CD produced by Scott Schorr and Tony Levin for Lazy Bones Recordings. All songs by Levin, Torn, White, except “Sleeping Horse,” by Levin and Torn. First, the facts: It debuted … Continue reading
DELBERT MCCLINTON – B.B. KING’S CLUB, NY – Nov. 17, 2011
Kris DiLorenzo“He’s never in a rush, conspicuous
He makes it look so easy, it’s ridiculous.” Continue reading
MICHAEL WILLIAMS BAND – opening for Delbert McClinton, B.B. King;s Club, NYC, Nov. 17, 2011
Kris DiLorenzoImagine if Jimi Hendrix came out of Texas. That’s what you’ve got in Mike Williams, lead singer, guitarist, powerhouse. The kind of performer who makes you scream. He’s just outrageous. Hold that thought. This trio had the unenviable task of … Continue reading
Double Header: Delbert McClinton and John Fogerty both in NYC on Nov. 17
Kris DiLorenzo…and boy, am I pissed! My two favorite singers (leaving aside the dead ones and Aretha) are playing in NYC on the same night, at the exact same time: McClinton at B.B. King’s Club in Times Square, and Fogerty at … Continue reading
THE TUBES AT B.B. KING’S Aug. 22
Kris DiLorenzoThe band (there used to be a lot more of them): Roger Steen – on the Roger Steen Wongo King guitar by Sweagle Prairie Prince – drums Rick Anderson – bass David Medd – keyboards The introductory music was samba, … Continue reading
INDUCT DELANEY & BONNIE INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
Kris DiLorenzoListen: They fronted a band that included George Harrison and Eric Clapton– who asked to join them– and Delaney was the lead guitarist and lead singer. These artists they sang with, together or individually, on record or in performance, already are … Continue reading
The Master: Delbert McClinton at B.B. King’s Club, June 17, 2011
Kris DiLorenzoIt’s been a bit more than a week since Delbert McClinton rocked B.B. King’s Club in NYC, and I’m finally coming down. I forgot to take notes, I forgot to take pictures, I don’t know how long the show was, … Continue reading
JOHNNY CLEGG AT THE CITY WINERY, NYC – April 4, 2011
Kris DiLorenzoA sighting as rare as Halley’s Comet: South Africa’s favorite rocker visited New York City, and sold out faster than an eyeblink. I would’ve missed it, if not for a fellow Scatterling on the Opposite Coast who let me know … Continue reading
The Light in Darkness
Kris DiLorenzothelightinDarkness.com: Discover the New Bruce Springsteen Book, The Light In Darkness With all the kerfuffle about the release of every scrap of information related to the making of Darkness on the Edge of Town and The Promise, I wanted to wait … Continue reading
Selling Johnny Clegg VIP ticket, NYC, this Monday
Kris DiLorenzoI know some of you don’t live in NY, don’t know who Johnny Clegg is, or don’t have any interest in going out on a Monday, but in case you do know someone: the show is at the NYC Winery … Continue reading
DELBERT MCCLINTON WILL PLAY B.B. KING’S
Kris DiLorenzoDelbert McClinton will play at B.B. King’s NYC club on Fri., June 17! YAAAYYY! I’ll be there. Let me know if any of you are planning to come, too. Note the highway robbery by Ticketmaster: The ticket price is reasonable … Continue reading
Bands to Watch For─ and Bands to Avoid
Kris DiLorenzoThe Gracious Few: At Barfly in London, Feb. 18, followed by dates in Holland and Germany…Bad Rabbits: touring the U.S. this winter/spring – GO SEE THEM!
An Honest View from The Gracious Few
Kris DiLorenzo “I wanted to kill myself for starting a new band at age 41,” [Kevin] Martin admitted, but “we were trying to change the game. We call ourselves The Gracious Few for a reason: an honest view from The Gracious Few.”
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LAUGHS FROM THE BILLBOARD TOURING CONFERENCE, NYC NOV. 3-4, 2010
Kris DiLorenzoHIGHLIGHTS OF THE BILLBOARD TOURING CONFERENCE, NYC NOV. 3-4, 2010 2010 WTF? The Agent Perspective: According to booking agents on this roundtable, none of their artists lost money, and none of their tours were cancelled or curtailed. Obviously the … Continue reading
MUSIC NETWORX — Concert in a Can (actually, a USB stick)
Kris DiLorenzoAs far as I’m concerned, Music Networx was the star of the show at the 7th Annual Billboard Touring Conference in New York on Nov. 3-4. Get this: you can take home the audio of a concert you’ve just seen, … Continue reading
DELBERT MCCLINTON AT TARRYTOWN MUSIC HALL May 21, 2010
Kris DiLorenzoIt’s been a waaay too long time, but I’d be stupidly remiss if I didn’t rave about Delbert McClinton’s show at the Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, NY. Two words: hot stuff. BTW, the Music Hall is like the Beacon … Continue reading
JOHN FOGERTY at the Beacon Theatre, NYC, Nov. 24, 2009
Kris DiLorenzoLong overdue review of one of the best shows I’ve seen all year, by the American singer/songwriter I’d consider second only to Springsteen. (There–that oughtta start a flame war.) Fogerty was smoking from the second he hit the stage, spearheading … Continue reading
More Jimi Hendrix
Kris DiLorenzoHow do you feel about all the “new” releases of Hendrix’s music? Do you think releasing every last scrap of jamming, or takes he discarded because he didn’t like them, or badly recorded bootleg material is diluting his legacy? Or … Continue reading
Robert Randolph Family Band – coming to Bush Hall, London, Aug. 4
Kris DiLorenzoThis review of their Tarrytown Music Hall (Tarrytown, NY) May 28, 2009 show has been hanging around so long it’s embarrassing, but it must be told: DO NOT MISS Robert Randolph’s band if it ever comes your way. You’ll be … Continue reading
Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton – Madison Square Garden – Feb. 18, 2010
Kris DiLorenzoI don’t know who started that “Clapton is God” business. God is clearly Jeff Beck. Beck’s band consisted of Narada Michael Walden on drums, Jason Rebello on keyboards, and phenomenal bass player Rhonda Smith—formerly with Prince. Later Beck was joined … Continue reading
Bull Riders Are The New Rock Stars
Kris DiLorenzoYup, that’s right: Bull riders are the new rock stars. They’ve got style, threads, fan clubs, tee shirts, mainstream media coverage, national and international tours (in some of the same venues you’d see concerts), videos, songs, even (sadly) groupies (“Buckle … Continue reading
Professional bull riding
Kris DiLorenzoIf you watch bull riding, or are curious about it, please contribute to my new blog: http://bullridingmarketing.wordpress.com
Teengirl Fantasy– I told ya so!
Kris DiLorenzoPay attention to Teen Girl Fantasy. Continue reading
Roger Daltrey at the Nokia Theatre, NYC, Nov. 20, 2009
Kris DiLorenzoROGER DALTREY AT THE NOKIA THEATRE, NYC Nov. 20, 2009 First off: this is one of the most horribly run and uncomfortable venues I’ve ever visited. You couldn’t pay me to go back there. And that’s just from the audience p.o.v. … Continue reading
