Artist: Rory Gallagher Album: Irish Tour ‘74 Label: Eagle Records Genre: Rock/Blues This CD/DVD is a documentary and concert film of Rory Gallagher’s 1974 tour of Ireland. It has been remastered and is now available, for the first time, on…

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Artist: Captain Beyond Album: Live In Texas – October 6, 1973 Label: Cleopatra Genre: Psychedelic Rock This new Captain Beyond release is an “Official Bootleg” recorded in Arlington, Texas on October 6, 1973, exactly 40 years ago. They were opening…

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Artist: Albert Collins Album: Live At Rockpalast Label: M.I.G. Genre: Blues “Live At Rockpalast” CD/DVD is a live recording of Albert Collins and The Icebreakers on the German TV show “Rockpalast.” This package has two CDs and one DVD featuring…

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“Comeblack” in an album by the Scorpions that is half classic re-recorded Scorpions material, and the other half is covers of ‘60s/’70s rock/pop songs. Of the covers, “Tainted Love” and “All Day And All Of The Night” stand out. The…

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Artist: The Jeff Healey Band Album: Live at Grossman’s 1994 Label: Eagle Records Genre: Rock/Blues This was a live recording of the Jeff Healey Band’s performance at the Toronto tavern Grossman’s in April of 1994. The band included Jeff Healey…

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Artist: ZZ Top Album: Live In Germany 1980 Label: Eagle Records Genre: Classic Rock ZZ Top, that little ol’ band from Texas, brought the thunder for their concert in Essen, Germany in 1980. The concert was originally filmed for the…

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Artist: The Marshall Tucker Band Album: Live! From Englishtown, NJ Label: Ramblin’ Records Genre: Classic/Southern Rock The Marshall Tucker Band is back with a new live album that was recorded on September 3, 1977 at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ.…

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Artist: Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby Album: Cluck Ol’ Hen – Live Label: Skaggs Family Records Genre: Bluegrass With this new live release, Bluegrass and Country musician Ricky Skaggs teams up with singer-songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby for an unlikely…

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Artist: Alan Jackson Album: Keepin’ It Country – Live At Red Rocks Label: Eagle Rock Genre: Country You want REAL country? Well, you’ve got it with the new DVD from Eagle Rock called “Keepin’ It Country — Live At Red…

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Classic Rock – Photographs from Yesterday & Today Photos by Jim Summaria / Words by Mark Plotnick Amherst Media, Inc. Jim Summaria and Mark Plotnick have released a book that features photographs from Summaria’s stints as a Chicago-based concert photographer.…

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“Screaming For Vengeance” was released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Judas Priest’s eighth album – their first album to go double platinum. It includes the massive radio anthem “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming.” This is when Judas Priest started…

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Artist: Heart Album: LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL WITH THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Label: Eagle Vision Genre: Classic Rock This DVD features Heart, anchored by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, live at the Royal Albert Hall in London. They…

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Artist: Doobie Brothers Album: Let The Music Play Documentary Label: Eagle Vision Genre: Classic Rock This is a documentary that recounts the history of the Doobie Brothers, from the very beginning all the way up until now. This DVD covers…

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Artist: Santana Album: Perfect Strangers Live Label: Eagle Vision Genre: Classic Rock This 2 CD/DVD set features the reunited original Santana band from the late ‘60s/ early ‘70s. It was performed at the House Of Blues in Las Vegas. It…

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Artist: Marshall Tucker Band Album: Live! From Spartanburg, South Carolina Label: Shout! Factory Genre: Southern/Classic Rock The legendary Marshall Tucker Band returned home to Spartanburg, SC to be inducted into the South Carolina Music Hall of Fame. It was recorded…

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Artist: Deep Purple with Orchestra Album: “Live In Verona” Label: Eagle Vision Genre: Hard/Classic Rock This Deep Purple with Orchestra concert was filmed in the summer of 2011. It took place in Verona, Italy at a historic Roman amphitheatre. Deep…

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Artist: ZZ Top Album: Live at Montreux 2013 Label: Eagle Rock Genre: Classic Rock This DVD was filmed during ZZ Top’s appearance at the 2013 Montreux Jazz Festival. They put on the standard ZZ Top show with the addition of…

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Artist: Ian Anderson Album: Homo Erraticus Label: Kscope Genre: Progressive Rock “Homo Erraticus” is the sixth solo album released by Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson. It is the third album to feature the fictional character Gerald Bostock – 1972’s “Thick As…

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Artist: Styx Album: The Grand Illusion / Pieces Of Eight Live Label: Eagle Records Genre: Classic Rock This two CD album features Styx performing two of their classic albums, 1977’s “The Grand Illusion” and 1978’s “Pieces Of Eight.” This was…

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Artist: Doobie Brothers Album: Live at the Greek Theatre Label: Eagle Vision Genre: Classic Rock WARNING: If you are a hardcore Tom Johnston fan, this is not for you. And if you are an overall Doobie Brothers fan, you will…

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Artist: Deep Purple Album: Perfect Strangers Live Label: Eagle Vision Genre: Classic Rock This DVD contains video originally filmed in 1984 in Melbourne, Australia during Deep Purple’s world tour called the “Perfect Strangers Tour.” This tour was to promote their…

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Artist: Deep Purple Album: Phoenix Rising Documentary Label: Eagle Vision Genre: Classic Rock This is a documentary about the “untold” story of the Deep Purple lineup Mark IV: Ian Pace (drums), Jon Lord (keyboard), Tommy Bolin (guitar), Glenn Hughes (bass/vocals)…

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Artist: Bad Company Album: Live at Wembley Label: Eagle Records Genre: Classic Rock This CD/DVD is a high definition concert film of Bad Company’s show at the Wembley Arena in London in April 2010. The three original members are together…

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With this new release, the Marshall Tucker Band’s Doug Gray goes from southern rock into more of an R&B vibe. Gray exhibits blue-eyed soul like Daryl Hall and Michael McDonald throughout the whole album. It was recorded with all of…

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By Bob Kern – senior staff writer, Music Recall Magazine Published 12/8/2020 (for any updates, please visit http://www.paulmccartney.com/) McCartney III – merchandising nightmare or collectors dream? On December 18, Paul McCartney releases his 18th solo, studio album, McCartney III.  Recorded during…

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Artist: Ted Nugent Album: Ultralive Ballisticrock Live Label: Frontiers Genre: Classic Rock This new Ted Nugent release was recorded during the “I Still Believe Tour” at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA on August 14, 2011. It was originally filmed…

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Artist: JD & The Straight Shot Album: The Great Divide (out now) Genre: Americana JD & The Straight Shot – vocalist/guitarist Jim Dolan, guitarist/vocalist/producer Marc Copely (B.B. King, Rosanne Cash), bassist Byron House (Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton), violinist/fiddler/vocalist…

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Artist: JD & The Straight Shot Album: The Great Divide (release date TBA) Genre: Americana JD & The Straight Shot – vocalist/guitarist Jim Dolan, guitarist/vocalist/producer Marc Copely (B.B. King, Rosanne Cash), bassist Byron House (Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton),…

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Artist: Sister Hazel Album: Fire Label: Croakin’ Poet Records Genre: Alt-Rock/Country   Sister Hazel’s newest EP “Fire” is due out on February 8, 2019. This is the third EP in the collectible compilation series of “Elements” after the well-received EPs…

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Artist: Snew Album: You’ve Got Some Nerve Label: Maman Music Co. Genre: Hard/Sleaze Rock Snew has finally released their highly anticipated new album “You’ve Got Some Nerve.” The band out of Los Angeles continues to be one of the leaders…

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Artist: Snew Song: UR Freaking Me Out Label: Maman Music Co. Genre: Hard/Sleaze Rock The long anticipated new Snew album is finally slated to be released on September 17. “You’ve Got Some Nerve” will be their fourth album. Snew has…

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JD & The Straight Shot have a new ten song album out called “Good Luck And Good Night.” They continue to record all acoustic material – their signature sound. JD&TSS is comprised of vocalist/guitarist Jim Dolan, guitarist Marc Copely, bassist…

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Artist: Gregg Allman Album: Low Country Blues Label: Rounder Records Genre: Blues   If you like down-home southern blues then this is the album for you. Gregg Allman does an excellent job of recreating the sound of authentic “low country”…

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Artist: Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White Album: Hearts Like Ours Label: Skaggs Family Records Genre: Country Love Songs This CD features real-life couple Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White. They have been married for 33 years and still are going strong.…

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Artist: Ted Nugent Album: Shutup&Jam! Label: Frontiers Genre: Classic Rock Ted Nugent is back with an all new album titled “Shutup&Jam!”  And that’s exactly what the Motor City Madman does, shuts up and jams. It’s his first new studio album…

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Artist: Snew Song: The Juice Of Power Label: Maman Music Co. Genre: Hard/Sleaze Rock Snew has just released their highly anticipated new single called “The Juice Of Power.” To catch up on the band, please check out our Ultimate SNEW Review…

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Artist: AC/DC Album: “Rock Or Bust” Label: Columbia Genre: Hard/Classic Rock AC/DC is back at it with their newest release, “Rock Or Bust.” This is their first album since 2008’s “Black Ice.” We won’t go into the details of the…

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Ravens Records really has something going on Down Under. The Australian company’s slogan is the “Ultimate in Re-issues,” and they don’t disappoint. They have been around since 1979 and know the secret to what the music lover wants. Raven Records…

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Artist: Snew Album: Snew Catalog Label: Maman Music Co. Genre: Hard/Sleaze Rock Reviewed by: Joseph Hett The band Snew got their start in Hollywood, CA back in 2005. They currently have three records out: “Snew You,” “We Do What We…

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A note to our readers: Greg Kihn promised us an interview on 9/26/13 but failed to call us. Author: Greg Kihn Novel: Rubber Soul Publisher: Premier Digital Publishing Genre: Historical Music Fiction Reviewed by: Joseph Hett Author, rocker and morning…

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