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Weirdo Wednesday: Watch Willie Nelson & Richard Pryor Perform “Blues Eyes Crying In The Rain” Live 1984
Today (4/29/26), we celebrate the 93rd birthday of Willie Nelson. While he’s always carved his own lane—sometimes veering into the wonderfully weird—there aren’t a ton of truly oddball moments in his long career. But this one stands out. In 1984, on Pryor’s Place, the short-lived CBS kids’ show created by Richard Pryor, Willie delivers a […]
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The Queens of the Stone Age Embrace the Theatrical Rock Opera Experience with Orchestral Song Reworkings at Portland, OR’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
The Queens of the Stone Age aren’t playing it safe for the fair-weather fans on their current tour. Instead, they’re leaning into their theatrical side with the closest thing to a rock opera we can expect from a band that continues to evolve nearly thirty years in. The band is currently in the midst of […]
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Jesse Dayton Is Beaumont-Born, Antone’s-Bred & Still Raising Hell (INTERVIEW)
“When I was a kid, I had honky-tonk music, I had rhythm & blues, I had zydeco, I had all the rock & roll stuff. It was pretty amazing,” Jesse Dayton told me back in 2016. “I think I’m a little bit of all of that.” For singer, songwriter, guitar player, producer, and actor Jesse […]
Michael “CAVS” Cavanaugh Talks New Solo Album – The Multi-Elemental ‘Sojourn’ (INTERVIEW)
You might know Michael “CAVS” Cavanaugh from his day job, drumming for King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. But the percussion wiz has just dropped his second solo album, and you could say it’s a “trip” in every sense of the word. Engaging and lushly arranged, the all-instrumental Sojourn takes listeners on a journey through […]
Parlor Greens’ Tim Carman Dives Into New LP ‘Emeralds’ & Details the Organ Trio’s Evolution (INTERVIEW)
Much modern soul and jazz music seeks to honor the cherished legacies of these genres. Over the past few years, artists have been emerging from corners of the internet, tipping their hat to the heyday of these genres by seemingly imitating their heroes. While these artists and albums are not things to ignore, they leave […]
Jerry’s Middle Finger on Faithfully Interpreting the Music of Jerry Garcia Band, Crafting Setlists, Growing Fanbase, and More (INTERVIEW)
Grateful Dead cover bands are a dime a dozen, which is a testament to the legacy of the legendary jam band. Nearly every city and town in the country seems to have a group of musicians offering their own take on the band’s music for local Deadheads eager to experience it live. Over three decades […]
face of ancient gallery Dives Deeper Into Exploratory Folk On Sparse & Poetic Sophomore Effort ‘Like Kites’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Recently, rock music has seen its fair share of band members launching into wildly successful solo careers. Wednesday’s MJ Lenderman has become a beloved folk-rock figure, Geese’s Cameron Winter’s 2024 debut paraded his vocal acrobatics straight into the hearts of critics and fans alike, and King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard drummer, CAVS, is building […]
Taj Mahal Rekindles Magic With Phantom Blues Band on Unearthed Record ‘Lost’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
The octogenarian roots master and national treasure, Taj Mahal, is still going strong. He has a 22-date tour planned for the Spring and Summer, backed by his three-decade collaborators, The Phantom Blues Band (PBB). Surprisingly, they have a ‘new’ record to tour behind. Most of us thought this partnership reached its peak with the back-to-back […]
Hiss Golden Messenger Hits A Sweet Spot With Highly Textured ‘I’m People’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
Hiss Golden Messenger’s I’m People is the aural equivalent of comfort food. It’s warm, goes down easy, is simple at the core, and hits many of the right spots. The title alone suggests a universality, the common rhythms of life, the pendulum of emotions, and connection. As you likely know, Hiss Golden Messenger is the […]
Vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa Makes Blue Note Debut With Intimate & Emotive ‘Diavola’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
If you are an ardent follower of Blue Note, you’ll recognize New Orleans-based vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa from Joshua Redman’s 2023 where are we, his first vocal album. She is not your typical jazz vocalist who swings and takes the stage with a commanding voice. She is intimate, subtle, and one who inhabits each lyric of […]
Emily Nenni Injects Classic Country Sounds with Southern Soul on Expansive ‘Movin’ Shoes’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
From the smoky quality of Patsy Cline’s vocals to Willie Nelson’s weathered, honest delivery, there is an authenticity to some voices in country music that simply can’t be faked. Though not nearly a household name (yet), the timbre of Emily Nenni’s twang is just as infectiously powerful. Across more than a dozen tracks on her […]
The Queens of the Stone Age Embrace the Theatrical Rock Opera Experience with Orchestral Song Reworkings at Portland, OR’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
The Queens of the Stone Age aren’t playing it safe for the fair-weather fans on their current tour. Instead, they’re leaning into their theatrical side with the closest thing to a rock opera we can expect from a band that continues to evolve nearly thirty years in. The band is currently in the midst of […]
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Bring Songs, Stories & Six Strings To Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
On April 26, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit stopped at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida, for a night of heartfelt Americana. The veteran singer-songwriter was backed by his five-piece band, made up of guitarist Sadler Vaden, bassist Anna Butterss, drummer Chad Gable, Derry deBorja on keys, and Will […]
Sick New World 2026: Acid Bath, Mastodon, System of a Down, Ministry & Crush It Heavy Style In Las Vegas (FESTIVAL REVIEW)
This past Saturday (April 25th) in Las Vegas, a (fittingly) gray overcast sky greeted the tens of thousands of black-clad/angst-inclined humans that descended in droves upon the Las Vegas Fairgrounds. Which, of course, could only mean one thing: the annual Sick New World Festival was clearly back in town! Indeed, after taking a brief hiatus […]
Wednesday Continue Their Rock and Roll Ascendance, Welcome Drive-by Truckers’ Patterson Hood at Portland, OR’s Revolution Hall (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Hot off their much-buzzed-about appearances at Coachella, North Carolina rock outfit Wednesday descended on Portland, Oregon, for two sold-out nights at Revolution Hall on April 21st and 22nd. The band is no stranger to this city, having wowed Pickathon Music Festival in 2023 and subsequent shows that have only fueled their fire. By the time […]
The Delines Perform Slowburning Country-soul Vingettes for Sold-out Crowd at Portland, OR’s Polaris Hall (SHOW REVIEW)
Since forming around 2012 with something of an all-star lineup, The Delines have been making waves with a steady output of music that blends the literary voice of accomplished author Willy Vlautin with the soulful nuance of singer Amy Boone. With their roster solidified by Cory Gray on keys and trumpet, Sean Oldham holding down […]
Occupational Hazard: A Candid Documentary of Jimmy Buffett’s Early Career, Told With Love By Those Who Were There (FILM REVIEW)
Before the private jets, the billion-dollar hospitality empire, and the globally recognized shorthand for coastal escapism, Jimmy Buffett was, in the words of guitarist Roger Bartlett, “a mere mortal.” Bartlett was the first-ever member of the Coral Reefer Band, and he is one of many past Buffett collaborators to speak in Occupational Hazard: The First […]
Is ‘Josie and the Pussycats’ (2001) Really Even A Rock N Roll Movie? (FILM REVIEW)
The satirical romp Josie and the Pussycats (2001) is a fun movie. But is it a great rock ‘n’ roll movie? Eh, not so fast on that second one. Welcome back to Glide’s quest for what makes a good rock ‘n’ roll movie. Last month, we looked at Almost Famous, a great launching pad because […]
Almost Perfect: Why ‘Almost Famous’ Sets the Gold Standard for Rock Movies
A good rock ‘n’ roll movie remains a tough prospect. Why? It’s a question that has remained elusive for years, and for 2026, the rabbit hole beckons. That’s why, coming to you from the screening room at Glide Magazine HQ, we’ve decided to do a bit of research. Every first Friday of the month, we’ll […]
‘Licorice Pizza’ Can’t Carry Weight Of Its Parts (FILM REVIEW)
Rating C+ The thing about Paul Thomas Anderson is that his talent is so great that even his bad movies are, well, pretty good. His technique and craft are such that his worst movie still has plenty worth noting and considering. Inherent Vice was, by most accounts, not a great movie. And yet there was […]
‘Red Rocket’ Finds Empathy for the Ignored Masses (FILM REVIEW)
RATING A It’s difficult to make a compelling narrative from terrible people. We tend to want to like our protagonists and watch them succeed. Constructing a story from awful people we want nothing to do with and whom we hope to fail takes a special kind of talent that’s rare to come by. Which is […]
‘A Quiet Place II’ Leaves Much to Be Desired (BLU-RAY REVIEW)
The Blu-Ray release of A Quiet Place II is a lot like the film itself–inconsequential.
‘Hammer Films: The Ultimate Collection’ A Schlocky Ode to Britain’s House of Horror (BLU-RAY REVIEW)
The legendary house of schlock celebrates some less revered works in this stunning box set.
‘2001’ 4K Transfer is a Must Own for Cinephiles (4K BLU-RAY REVIEW)
A stunning new transfer allows you to see the Kubrick classic like never before.
‘A Simple Favor’ Brings Christmas Early (BLU-RAY REVIEW)
One of the year’s most surprising treats comes home for the holidays.
‘The Evil Dead’ 4K Release Offers A Mixed Bag (Blu-ray 4K Review)
The transfer is glorious but the lack of special features disappoints.
Greg Anton’s ‘It’s About Time’ Covers Triumphs & Trials Of One Musician With Poetic Poise (BOOK REVIEW)
As a longstanding professional musician, Greg Anton knows full well the archetypes of that universe as well as their attendant cliches, which, like most truisms, actually contain kernels of truth. Accordingly, he has no qualms about turning the platitudes inside out and on their head during the course of unreeling his fictional story of disputed […]
‘U2 – Until The End of the World’ By Bradley Morgan (BOOK REVIEW)
The efficiency of Bradley Morgan’s U2 Until The End of the World belies its heft. In the 240 pages of the 11″ by 9″ hardcover, the author provides a fairly thorough chronicle of the mega-successful Irish band’s history, without any overt agenda or slanted editorializing. And while the writer doesn’t delve too deeply into the […]
Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from The Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band (BOOK REVIEW)
The smiling visage of the late Richard Manuel that adorns the dust cover of Stephen T. Lewis’ biography belies the sorrowful tragedy of the musician’s life. And intentionally or not, the author’s narrative follows the ups and downs of the man’s troubled existence. As a result, the clear-eyed insights Lewis offers are worth the effort […]
Heartbreakers Guitarist Mike Campbell Humbly Chronicles an Epic Career in ‘Heartbreaker: A Memoir’ (BOOK REVIEW)
Mike Campbell might just be the most humble musician in rock music. As guitarist for Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, he has co-written some of the most iconic American rock songs of his generation (“American Girl,” “Running Down A Dream,” “Refugee,” “Here Comes My Girl”). He served in one of Bob Dylan’s backing bands, he […]
‘Brothers’ By Alex Van Halen Serves Up Intimate Tales Of Rock’s Most Electric Band (BOOK REVIEW)
“Ed’s talent was an asset, not just to me but to him. It was an asset to our band; this thing that was bigger than us would be the vehicle for all of our dreams. Of course, the band was more or less imaginary at this point, but if Ed could play guitar like that, […]
