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Candice Night: Sea Glass

Dennis Russo · October 8, 2025

Sea Glass, Candice Night’s third solo album (not including 2002’s limited single Alone with Fate), released on Minstrel Hall Music, is a wonderful collection of songs that showcases not only her beautiful voice but also her equally wonderful songwriting and storytelling talents.

Musica Sierra: GARDEN

Dennis Russo · September 12, 2025

A folksy journey through the seasons—Musica Sierra’s Garden is as timeless as the earth it celebrates.

Ricky Byrd: NYC Made

Dennis Russo · March 27, 2025

“NYC Made” by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Byrd on Wicked Cool Records promised to be a real, honest-to-goodness rock and roll record—the likes of which I hadn’t seen or heard in years.

Supertramp: Live In Paris 79

Dennis Russo · March 2, 2025

It hasn't been all that long since I last played Supertramp's Breakfast in America album. As one of my favorite records from my high school years, I find myself pulling it out of my collection and playing several of its tracks almost weekly.

Celebrity Roundup: The Top Pop Stars of Today Playing Live Piano

Bill Casticart · January 3, 2025

Pop stars get all the fame and all the attention, but they don’t necessarily need to know how to make music. Performers and music artists are two different beasts, after all, but that just makes it all the more special when a pop star is also a talented musician.

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