Check out my review of "Honky Tonk," the excellent new album from Marley's Ghost: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/05/marl... #music #review #NewRelease #country

Amy Rigby was at Permanent Records Roadhouse last night. It was a concert, book reading, conversation, and book signing, and it was wonderful. I posted something about it on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/05/amy-... #music #concert #bookreading #livemusic

Check out my review of "Warm Up, Tiger," the new record from Stunt Drummer: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/05/stun... #music #review #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcollector #NewRelease

Check out "Purple Panther," a totally delicious instrumental number from Trabants: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6i7... #music #video

I'm loving this piano piece performed by Jon Batiste: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOA2... #music #piano #instrumental

I was just enjoying a song called "Say It!" Now I'm listening to a cool song titled "Don't Say It." Which one will win out? Here is the link to the live version of Samantha Fish's "Don't Say It": www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lxM... #music #song

In need of a high-energy kick-ass song? Check out Taxi Girls' "Say It!": www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FD0... #music #single #newsong

This year's "Dave's Picks Bonus Disc" contains more wonderful music from 1973, the best year for Grateful Dead concert recordings. Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/05/grat... #music #review #GratefulDead

Today I've been enjoying some good ol' Grateful Dead. Check out my review of "Dave's Picks Volume 58": michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/05/grat... #music #review #GratefulDead

Check out my review of "Hang The Moon, Part One," Mike Green's new album, available on vinyl: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/05/mike... #music #review #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylrecords

I've been seriously digging the new Glimmer Stars album, "Someday's A Long Time," which was released today. Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-... #music #review #NewRelease #LosAngeles

Chad Watson's California Country Night focused on some excellent outlaw country music in celebration of the spirit of David Allan Coe. I posted some thoughts and photos on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/05/chad... #music #review #photos #country #outlawcountry

Last night I made it to two concerts, which means it was a spectacular night. The first featured Lois Blaisch, Karman Jeanne & The Fish, and Emily Magnet. I posted some photos on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/05/lois... #music #livemusic #review #concert

I'm enjoying "I'm Yours Tonight" by Dave Christen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVXM... #music

Check out Teagan Johnston's "Beat A Dead Horse": www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwjn... #music #video #NewSong

If you're looking for some good new jazz albums to listen to, I offer recommendations in my new "Brief Notes On New Jazz Releases" post: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/05/brie... #jazz #music #review #NewReleases

Check out Libby Ember's pretty "I'll Stand In The Doorway" ("I don't know what normal feels like/I don't know what's right"): www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETZO... #music #single

Last night was phenomenal. Old Californio, John Surge And The Haymakers, and I See Hawks In L.A. all on the same bill! What a show! I posted a review, with several photos, on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/05/i-se... #music #review #concert #livemusic

I caught a great night of rock and punk last night: Slamdinistas, The Crazy Squeeze and Electric Children. I posted a bunch of photos and some thoughts: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/05/slam... #music #concert #livemusic

Last night I saw Dime Box Band and Saint Pierre Band at Hard Rock Cafe. I posted some photos on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/05/sain... #music #photos #concertphotography #LosAngeles

I've been having an absolutely wonderful time watching the new Blu-ray edition of "Desperate Teenage Lovedolls" and "Lovedolls Superstar." Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/desp... #music #movie #review #punk #ReddKross

I watched an excellent music documentary yesterday, and spent last night and today watching all the bonus material. Hours and hours of great stuff. Check out my review of the two-disc Blu-ray edition of "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story": michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/born... #music

I had a wonderful time at the Eclectic Music Festival in South Pasadena yesterday. I posted some notes and photos on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/note... #music #concert #review #concertphotography #festival

Fantastic night of music last night with Lights Out Levine, Hollywood Sinkhole, The Manic Standstill, and Honeychain. I posted a review with several photos on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/ligh... #music #review #concert #livemusic #LosAngeles

Another excellent night of music last night, with Karman Jeanne & The Fish, Levi Petree & The Radio Publica, and Jed's Dead. I posted some photos and thoughts on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/karm... #music #review #concert #livemusic #LosAngeles

I've been revisiting some documentaries, and fell in love again with "Heartworn Highways Revisited." Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/hear... #music #documentary #Nashville

In need of some good, powerful blues? Check out my review of Lexie Blue's "Too Glam To Give A Damn": michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/lexi... #music #review #NewRelease #blues #TheBlues

Check out my review of "Clouds 4," the new album from Fernando Perdomo: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/fern... #music #review #NewRelease

I love the new Dale Watson album, "Unwanted." It comes out Friday, but you can read my review now: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/dale... #music #review #NewRelease #country #honkytonk

Happy Record Store Day, everyone! I am having a great time listening to the 50th Anniversary Edition of Jerry Garcia's "Reflections." I'm on the second LP now. The only sad thing about today is that I was not able to get The dB's record. I really wanted a copy of that one. #RecordStoreDay #RSD

Today I've been enjoying the new live album from Romeo Void, "Live '81 - '85," which came out on CD today and is coming out on vinyl tomorrow for Record Store Day. Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/rome... #music #review #NewRelease #RSD2026 #RecordStoreDay

The Blasters' "Rare Blasts" is being released on vinyl on Saturday, and on CD tomorrow. Check out my review of the CD: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-... #music #review #NewRelease

What a wonderful night of music at Maui Sugar Mill Saloon last night! Rick Shea & The Losin' End and David Serby & The Hillbilly Fringe. I posted a review, with photos and set list, on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/rick... #music #review #concert #livemusic #concerts

I've been seriously enjoying the self-titled debut full-length release from Favourite Girl. Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/favo... #music #review #NewRelease

Looking for some good jazz albums to listen to? I offer a few recommendations in my new "Brief Notes On New Jazz Releases" post: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/brie... #music #jazz #review

I've been seriously digging The Shirts' "Live," a recording of a show from 1981. Fantastic stuff. Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-... #music #review

I love "April," the new (well, not really new) album from The Riflebirds Of Portland. Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-... #music #review #NewRelease

This week I've been listening to a lot of great music from The Blasters. I just posted a review of the recent "Hard Line" re-issue: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-... #music #review #NewRelease

I've been having such a great time listening to the new re-issue of The Blasters' self-titled album. Check out my review: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-... #music #review

Looking for some good new jazz albums to listen to? I offer some recommendations in today's "Brief Notes On New Jazz Releases" post: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/brie... #music #review #NewReleases #jazz

Check out my review of "The Secret Lives Of Bill Bartell," a fantastic music documentary: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-... #music #review #documentary

Check out my review of the new Blu-ray edition of "Elvis '56": michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/elvi... #music #documentary #review

Check out my review of "Loft," the excellent new album from Young Fresh Fellows: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/youn... #music #review #NewRelease

Last night I caught a great concert: Lisa & George, EZ Tiger, and Kristi Callan at Unurban in Santa Monica. I posted some thoughts and photos on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/04/lisa... #music #concert #review #livemusic

Check out my review of "Clouds 3," the wonderful new release from Fernando Perdomo: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/03/fern... #music #review #NewRelease

Shakespeare references continue to pop up in the books I read. I decided to re-read William Shatner's "Star Trek Memories," and there were plenty of references to Shakespeare in its pages: michaeldohertyspersonallibrary.blogspot.com/2026/03/shak... #Shakespeare #StarTrek

It seems that compared to Fernando Perdomo, the rest of us are just plain lazy. Last night he delivered an excellent set of music from two new projects. I posted some photos on my music blog: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/03/fern... #music #concert #concertphotos #LosAngeles

Check out my review of "My Little Snap Bean: Zydeco For Children" from Johnette Downing, Nathan Williams & The Zydeco Cha Chas: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/03/john... #music #childrensmusic #zydeco #review #NewRelease

I had a great afternoon yesterday at Music Garden L.A., thanks to Lights Out Levine, The Smokey Lonesome, and The Williamsons (along with a couple of special guests). Check out my review and photos: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/03/ligh... #music #review #concert #livemusic #losangeles

Need some really good, raw blues? Check out my review of "Fight On! True Blues Vol. 2," which features recordings by Guy Davis, Alvin Youngblood Hart, and Corey Harris: michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2026/03/figh... #music #review #NewRelease #blues #theblues