Song of the Day: ZZ Ward, “Criminal”
Another gem from 2012. For the rest of January I’m going to choose one of my favorite songs from 2012. ZZ Ward who is actually from Philly, brought down the house upstairs at the World Cafe Live this past November. How can someone that is so young have so much feeling in her voice? —Craig […]
Song of the Day: Michael Kiwanuka, “Tell Me A Tale”
Another great song from 2012, and another artist I saw at the World Cafe Live. Michael Kiwanuka’s 2012 debut lived up to all the hype he’d been receiving. His smooth, honey rich voice captivated me from the moment I heard it. His promise is undeniable and his show this past June was amazing as was […]
Song of the Day: Nick Waterhouse, “Say I Wanna Know”
Another of my top songs from 2012 was recorded by Nick Waterhouse. Waterhouse hails from Tito Ortiz’s hometown of Huntington Beach, California but sounds like he’s from another era altogether. I was lucky enough to have seen him this past October at Johnny Brenda’s. His band was extremely tight and they killed it. That will […]
Song of the Day: Eric Burdon and the Greenhornes, “Out of my Mind”
This song reminds me of “Flesh and Blood” by the late Solomon Burke. I wonder if Eric Burdon was channeling him when he recorded it? In any event, after hearing this I had to listen to all of his hits with the Animals and Spill the Wine from his days with War. —Craig Kaplan
Song of the Day: Dr. John, “Getaway”
Another one of the best tracks from 2012. Is it a coincidence that Dr. John sounds as relevant as he did in the 70s because Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys produced his latest album? I’m just saying…My biggest regret of last year was not going to Brooklyn to see them perform together. Especially after […]
