Articles by Eric Thom

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  Jackson Browne

  The Very Best of Jackson Browne

  PUBLISHED Dec 1, 2004

  Few artists from the last 30 years are more deserving of box set treatment than Jackson Browne. The consistency of his output, the calibre...

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  Popa Chubby

  Peace, Love & Respect

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2004

  Aside from sporting the best name in the business, Popa Chubby has made a name for himself in legitimate blues circles. Weaned on ’60s rock...

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  Gary U.S. Bonds

  Back In 20

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2004

  When Gary (Anderson) U.S. Bonds (so re-named by a record producer in an effort to scam accidental radio play) released his first record, it...

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  John Lee Hooker

  Come And See About Me

  PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2004

  John Lee Hooker is one of those few blues men whose star will continue to shine well beyond the grave. Becoming almost a caricature of his...

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  Steve Payne

  Outlines

  PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2004

  Steve Payne is a curious fellow who is a true journeyman and despite being label-free, he issues some delightful records on his own label....

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  Charlie Robison

  Good Times

  PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2004

  Unfamiliar with Robison’s work, I was first attracted to this disc by the players: Lloyd Maines, Pat Buchanan and David Grissom to name a f...

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  Ken Whiteley

  Gospel Music Makes Me Feel Alright!

  PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2004

  Gospel music is all about celebration and rejuvenation and its joyous sounds lift spirits as it attempts to heal pain and suffering. Recent...

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  JJ Cale

  Lee's Palace, Toronto ON - June 27, 2004

  PUBLISHED Aug 1, 2004

  Touring behind his first studio release in eight years — the tantalising To Tulsa And Back — low key poster boy J.J. Cale took to the stage...