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Mr. Midi Guitar – Les Fradkin (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Les Fradkin has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to music technology, and although MIDI guitars, a device that turns analog...
I’m Not Black and Blue – Amber Gomez (reviewed by Dave...
You may remember Amber Gomez for her band, Venus in Bluejeans, and their excellent reworking of The Beatles' classic, "Across The Universe," or perhaps...
Postcard From London – California – ft. Les Fradkin (reviewed by...
Having already recently tantalized us with all manner of original songs and reimaginations of classic numbers, California now gives us an album of no...
The Mighty Quinn – California (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
California, a current sonic vehicle driven so deftly by Les Fradkin, is on a roll. Having recently put their own spin on iconic songs...
Brown Eyed Girl by California – feat. Les Fradkin (reviewed by...
Some songs should never be covered. Controversial, I know. In my opinion, some songs can't be improved upon. California has recently covered two of...
Good Vibrations – California (ft. Les Fradkin) (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
With the recent passing of one of the few actual geniuses in popular music, the name Brian Wilson is on everyone's lips, and we...
I Know You Rider – Les Fradkin (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Wow, trippy! But then, Les Fradkin has always indulged his love of all things psychedelic and 60s-infused, and "I Know You Rider" is him...
Hurricane Warning/12 Strings of Joy – Les Fradkin (reviewed by Dave...
Although we are used to Les Fradkin's songs having a lyrical component, this time, he offers not one but two instrumental pieces.
The first, "Hurricane...
Remote Control – Les Fradkin (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Given that Les Fradkin has long been associated with musical innovations and the development of instrumental technology, it isn't surprising that he can write...
Come Fly To Fall In Love – California (feat. Les Fradkin)...
Romance and travel are two themes that are very high on Les Fradkin's sonic agenda. Here, as one-half of California (along with Loretta Pieper...
Come To Me – California ft. Les Fradkin (reviewed by Dave...
All music is cyclical, and if you stay in the game long enough, as Les Fradkin certainly has, you get to see your songs...
Say You Love Me For Christmas – Les Fradkin (reviewed by...
I've had a couple of Christmas songs land in the "to be reviewed" pile already but Say You Love Me For Christmas, the timely...
Kiss Your Money and Your Dreams Goodbye – California ft. Les...
Ah, the deceptive allure of a song with a bright, cheery exterior, laden with bouncy rhythms and rich sonic tapestries, only to unravel into...
Reality: The Rock Opera – Les Fradkin (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
Rock Operas. The mere phrase evokes images of grandeur and magnificence, a realm where music ascends to its most lavish and embellished form. It's...
Together – Les Fradkin (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
When I say that music has the power to predict the future, well, some of it, at least a few of you, may scoff....
Artist Kit Sampler – Les Fradkin (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
To those already in the know, it is clear to see why Les Fradkin is about to be inducted into The Akademia Hall of...
Perfect World – California ft. Les Fradkin (reviewed by Darren Baker)
It's great to come across a song brimming with such positivity. We seem to be living in times when dark clouds are gathering on...
Guitar Music Action Heroes (Episode 2 Season 11 Bongo Boy Rock’n’Roll...
If you think that Bongo Boy Records are all about great compilation albums, and they are, then you are only seeing part of the...
Reflections of Love – Les Fradkin (reviewed by Dave Franklin)
New Age music is one of those categories that are so broad as to almost not have any consensus of definition. If, however, you...
