DJ for The Folk Show
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Cynthia is a Colorado native who is passionate about music, her community and taking care of her friends! She has always lived by the words of Auntie Mame – “Life is a banquet and most poor S-O-Bs are starving to death.”
Latest Album Reviews
Review of The Mike Duke Project... Took a While
Album Info: The Mike Duke Project... Took a While
Mike Duke Album: The Mike Duke Project... Took a While Label: Self-Release Genre(s): Soul Posted By: Duane Verh
Oct 19, 2019
Review
Literally years in the making, Mike Duke’s debut release is a first-rate feast of well-crafted pop/soul, delivered via the veteran singer/songwriter/keyboardist’s robust, rough-hewn vocals. The alumnus of Southern rock outfit Wet Willie and 80’s hit maker for Huey Lewis & the News (“Doin It All For My Baby”) here strings together a solid succession of quality tracks- some recently recorded, others dating back decades though never previously released- that make for top-notch present-day airplay bait. Standouts in a strong lineup include “Little Miss Ponytail”, “I’m Not So Sad Tonight” and “Hope You Love Me Like You Say You Do”.
Dave Miller Trio Album: Just Imagine Label: Summit Genre(s): Jazz Posted By: Joe Ross
Oct 18, 2019
Review
Based in Northern California, Dave Miller is an impressive pianist who gives us wonderful straight ahead jazz full of dynamic technique, sparkling phrases and rhythmic verve. He clearly demonstrates a George Shearing style that is best known for elements of boogie-woogie, bop, Latin and even blues and gospel. Miller’s playing also tastefully uses block chords, counterpoint and unison lines on a nicely chosen set of material featuring both standards and less oft-heard gems that Shearing had played. Listen for these techniques in songs like “I'd Love to Make Love to You” and "You Took Advantage of Me.” As Shearing was born August 13, 1919, David Miller (along with bassist Chuck Bennett and drummer Bill Belasco) present this album as a centennial celebration and tribute to the influential pianist and his material. Highlights are the trio’s swinging
Review of Change in the Weather: Janiva Magness Sings John Fogerty
Album Info: Change in the Weather: Janiva Magness Sings John Fogerty
Janiva Magness Album: Change in the Weather: Janiva Magness Sings John Fogerty Label: Blue Elan Genre(s): Blues Rock Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Oct 17, 2019
Review
Detroit native, singer-songwriter Janiva Magness has released several albums on the L.A. based Blue Elan label and in 2019 she tackles the fabled songbook of Creedence Clearwater Revival main man John Fogerty. The resulting album, Change In The Weather: Janiva Magness Sings John Fogerty, is a fitting revival of Fogerty’s music during the CCR era. The only problem with this album is the fact that the music of Creedence, at least in the mind of someone who grew up during their heyday, is that it’s forever linked to the fabled 1968 to 1972 period and, bringing it into the 2020 era is a challenging effort at best. The magic of Creedence was that it was truly a period piece in time; Nixon, Vietnam and the major influence of early FM radio was raging at the time and Fogerty and Creedence was very much part of it. Some of the tracks work better than others. “Have You Every
Paul Gabriel Album: Man of Many Blues Label: Smoke Ring Genre(s): Contemporary Blues Posted By: Duane Verh
Oct 8, 2019
Review
With Duke Robillard producing, it’s hardly surprising that fellow guitarist/vocalist Paul Gabriel’s current offering sports a brawny backup band, abundant moments of high quality swinging and bluesy balladeering and tasty fretwork from the featured player. Fans of Mr. R should feel right at home with Mr. Gabriel’s lyrically tasty, roots-steeped original fare, abundantly laced with nice play from his side players in addition to his own. Standouts include “Cold, Cold, Cold”, “It Be That Way Sometimes” and “Face Full of Frown”.
Album Info: Unknown and Other Hits from Outer Space
The Supertones Album: Unknown and Other Hits from Outer Space Label: Self-Release Genre(s): Surf Posted By: Robert Silverstein
Oct 8, 2019
Review
Anytime The Supertones release a new album is a cause for celebration, not only among long time fans in their hometown NYC, but also for all fans of the world-wide Surf-Rock instrumental genre that the band specializes in. With guitarist / composer Tim Sullivan at the helm once again, the 2019 CD release of Unknown And Other Hits From Outer Space features 15 newly recorded tracks of instrumental surf-rock gold. Recorded at Brooklyn’s famed Cowboy Technical Services studio, the album spotlights Tim Sullivan on lead guitars, Seth Lipscher (rhythm guitars), Simon Chardiet (bass guitars) and Tommy Mattioli (drums). With production chores by Simon and Tommy, the album sounds excellent and features a number of musical surprises, not the least being instrumental covers of two classics penned by the late great rock legend David Bowie. A cover of Bowie’s “Starman” classic
Apr 15, 2019 -
The Apparat European tour continues. The German band with leader Sasha Ring came to Italy. On April 5th the musicians made a stop in Naples, the... Read Full Article
Feb 18, 2019 -
Kids In A New Groove (KING) provides private, in-home, music instruction to Central Texas youth in foster care, allowing them to gain the benefits of... Read Full Article
Sep 25, 2018 -
Fitzsimon and Brogan have leaked two tracks featuring Mick "Woody" Woodmansey on drums. He is the last living member of Ziggy... Read Full Article
