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ALBUM REVIEWS

by Bob Silvestri

Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice

-Who Knows What the Future Holds-

With a career that spans over six decades, including an over twenty-five-year tenure as frontman for Roomful of Blues, Greg Piccolo shows no signs of slowing down. The singer songwriter and Saxophonist continues to explore new sounds including on his latest release with his band Heavy Juice titled Who Knows What the Future Holds. The eleven songs on the album finds Piccolo digging in his songwriting vault for tunes that for whatever reason didn’t see the light of day previously. The album was produced by the legendary Terry Manning who has worked with everyone from ZZ Top to Shania Twain. Sadly, just as the first mixes were completed Manning suddenly passed away. It became both a challenge and a tribute to Manning for Piccolo and the band to complete the record. Piccolo (vocals/Tenor Sax) along with Heavy Juice, Sinichi Otsu (keyboards), Bob Ruggiero (drums), Dean Shot (guitar), Paul Tomasello (bass), Mark Kazanoff (Baritone Sax) and Al Gomez (trumpet) got back to work and completed the album. 14 Karat Soul adds their touch to the title track as well. Memorable tracks off Who Knows What the Future Holds include the rockabilly blues number “I’ve Lost Faith”, the cool vibes of “Truth Is A Sly Fox”, the one drop Reggae tune “People Are Hot”, the swinging “Let’s Play in the Car”, the heartbreaking tale of lost love “She Couldn’t Stay”, the funky grinding groove of “Don’t Tell Me the Truth”, the churchy ballad “Break in the Clouds”, the sweet soul sounds of the title cut “Who Knows What the Future Holds” and the bold and brassy LP closer “I’m Movin’ On”. Filled with clever storytelling, introspective lyrics and an infectious groove like no other the latest album from Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice, Who Knows What the Future Holds, delivers the goods. For more information about Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice and their latest album Who Knows What the Future Holds visit their website at www.gregpiccolo.com or go to www.facebook.com/gregpiccolomusic

Denise La Grassa

- A Crossroads Communion-

Blues and Roots artist Denise La Grassa has released a new album titled A Crossroads Communion a nine song mix of rocking blues with a deep commitment to her faith. The album does not come across as preachy but more rooted in a cautionary study of our troubled times. La Grassa (vocals/organ) is joined for these sessions by fellow musicians Alvin Santner (guitar), John Kregor (guitar), Stephan Ryan (slide guitar), Steven C. Manns (bass/vocals), Timothy Walker (drums) and Pierre Lacocque (harmonica). Highlights from A Crossroads Communion include the chicken pickin’ and scratchin’ opening track “Big Bad Dream”, the funky “These Vain Games”, the dark and stark “Who Will Mourn You”, the jaunty blues number “Boy The Blues Have Been Blue to Me”, the jubilant “Joyride”, the snappy “Go Bad Mouth Yourself” and a raw and throbbing cover of Albert King’s “I’ll Play the Blues for You” that finds La Grassa trading vocals with Manns. For more information about Denise La Grassa and her latest release A Crossroads Communion go to www.deniselagrassa.com or visit her at www.facebook.com/DeniseLaGrassaBand

Sherri Harding

-Storyland-

Canadian based soul singer Sherri Harding’s musical heart has always belonged to Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Her long-standing relationship with the musical mecca has found her employing legendary Muscle Shoals guitarist Kelvin Holly on this and her last album, along with The Muscle Shoals Horn section and bringing in Grammy winning engineer Jimmy Nutt to mix the record at his NuttHouse Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals. The songs were written and the album produced by veteran songwriter and member of the Cooper Brothers, Richard Cooper, who was able to capture the art of Canadian storytelling set to the Southern soul sounds perfect for Harding’s powerhouse vocals. Assisting Harding (vocals/flute) on the record are the aforementioned Holly (guitar) and Robert Farrell and Darwin Demers (guitar), Clayton Connell and Jeff Rogers (keyboards), Brian Cooper (bass) and Jamie Holmes and Rob Holtz (drums/percussion). Extraordinary violinist Anne Lindsey who has worked with Blue Rodeo and the Jim Cuddy Band adds her dulcet tones to the proceedings as well. Highlights among the eleven tracks on Storyland include the breezy horn driven album opener “All Around the World”, the soulful and steady “Down in The Shoals”, the bright, sunny and filled with a lot of horns “Money Man”, the outstanding churchy and blue duet with fellow Canadian singer Jeff Rogers “Through It All”, the razor sharp “Rainy Day”, the Latin flair of “Dark-Eyed Junco” with Harding adding flute to the song, the horned laced sassy and soulful number “What’s The Matter (With My Heart)”, the up tempo “Don’t Push (On An Open Door)” and the title cut “Storyland” that closes out the album. For more information about Sherri Harding and her latest album Storyland visit her website at www.sherriharding.com or you can also visit her at www.facebook.com/sherri.harding.9

Lester Winchester McKendree

-They Got It All-

Roots rock/Americana side man Jimmy Lester, Mark W. Winchester and Kevin McKendree have formed a super groove-group and have released their debut album titled They Got It All. Their resumes are extensive with Lester being a founding member of Los Straightjackets, Winchester has been a member of Emmylou Harris’ Nash Ramblers and the Brian Setzer Orchestra and McKendree spent 20+ years as Delbert McClinton’s right-hand man. The three musicians originally got together while backing E-Street Band bassist Garry Tallent on his solo album and subsequent 2017 tour and were eager to play together again. The ten tracks recorded live at McKendree’s Rock House Studio in Franklin, TN feature a mix of Winchester’s songs the trio have been performing live around the Nashville area, some brand-new material and a couple of collaborative instrumentals that band worked out in the studio. Lots of great music to be found on They Got It All including the laid back and carefree opener “I’m No Amateur”, the revved up rocker “Delaney And The Ditch”, the title cut “They Got It All”, the surf rock instrumental “Surf the Allman Ballroom”, the high energy top down rocker “Baby’s Carburetor”, the pulsating “Bad Mantras”, the mid-tempo ballad “The Right Pose” and the grand instrumental and LP closer “Along With The Sunshine”. The debut album from Lester Winchester McKendree They Got It All is a fun feel good record that is sure to brighten anyone’s day. Check them out at www.markwwinchester.com

Lexie Blue

-Too Glam to Give a Damn-

Michigan based blues and soul powerhouse vocalist Lexie Blue has released a new album with the title Too Glam to Give a Damn featuring ten tracks filled with sultry lyrics and smoldering rhythms. Blue who handles vocals is joined on the record by fellow musicians Pete Bullard on guitar, Kevin Schoepke on bass, Gary Martin on the drums, Jack Rivers on keyboards, Mike Puelson on trumpet and Joe Rodrick on trombone. Highlights from Too Glam to Give a Damn include the tight and funky “Sit Down & Hush”, the bold and striking “Break Up Kiss”, the swampy “Walk In My Shoes”, the big and brassy title track “Too Glam to Give a Damn”, the funky horn draped “Ain’t Good at Drinking”, the soul fried goodness of “Darker Shade of the Blues”, the I’m putting foot down declaration “Get the Hell Up Outta My House” and the primal beat of the album closer “Chin Wagging”. The latest from Lexie Blue Too Glam to Give a Damn is a bold and exciting statement from this blues spitfire. For more information about Lexie Blue and her latest album Too Glam to Give a Damn go to www.lexieblue.com or go to www.facebook.com/LexieBlueBand

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CONCERT NEWS & REVIEWS

by Bob Silvestri

Wayne Newton

-West Herr Riviera Theatre-North Tonawanda, NY-April 25, 2026-

Mr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne Newton, returned to the West Herr Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda, NY on Saturday April 25, 2026 for his Memories & Melodies Tour a retrospective of his distinguished career. The man is an icon and legendary performer who along with Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley made Las Vegas the entertainment capital of the world and where he still performs regularly at the Flamingo Hotel. The 84-year-old Newton is the consummate performer with a command of the stage and constant interaction with the audience. The nearly two hour show before an almost full house featured hits from Newton’s career, some popular song selections and a host of videos clips from his career with performances, TV shows, acting, and clips of Newton performing with such luminaries as Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Glen Campbell to name a few. The show kicked off with “Viva Las Vegas” an appropriate opener that had the crowd ready to go. Mr. Newton also features his wife Kat as a part of the show as she acts as emcee and asks questions of her husband from the audience about his life and career and adds some backing vocals on some songs. Some other highlights from the evening included “Help Me Make It Through the Night”, “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, “Red Roses for a Blue Lady”, “Summerwind” and a couple of his hits “Danke Schoen” and “Daddy Don’t You Walk So Fast”. Newton is also an accomplished musician able to play thirteen instruments yet he can’t read a note of music. He showed his dexterity on the guitar, took on the pedal steel guitar for “Steel Guitar Rag” and showed he can fiddle with the best on “Orange Blossom Special”. Newton also showed his dedication to our troops and first responders by asking any of them in the crowd to stand and be honored for their duty. Newton took over as USO Ambassador after Bob Hope was no longer able to perform the duties and continues to this day. He closed the evening with “You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You” and “My Way” before sending the crowd home happy. While his voice may not be as strong as it once was Wayne Newton can still put on a heck of a show. For more upcoming shows at the West Herr Riviera Theatre visit https://rivieratheatre.org

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