Ray Chelstowski

2 weeks ago | stereophile.com | Phil Brett |Ray Chelstowski

The Saints: (I'm) StrandedIn the Red. ITR1977 (auditioned as LP). 1977/2024. Rod Coe, prod.; Bill Price, Don Bartley, engs. Performance ****Sonics ***½Something was in the air across the globe in 1976. The stirrings of punk weren't occurring just in the UK and the US; they were happening in Australia, too. Take The Saints. The Brisbane band's debut single, "(I'm) Stranded," was an instant bonafide punk classic.

3 weeks ago | goldminemag.com | Ray Chelstowski

By Ray ChelstowskiIn his opening remarks, Gabe Dixon mentioned that for years people had been telling him to play StageOne in Fairfield, Connecticut. Upon entering the space he quickly learned why. The original room for Fairfield Theater Company, StageOne is a 225-seat capacity setting, defined by the sense of intimacy artists can have with their audience, and by its spot on acoustics that make solo acts to small ensembles sound their very best at all times.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ray Chelstowski

By Ray ChelstowskiIn his opening remarks, Gabe Dixon mentioned that for years people had been telling him to play StageOne in Fairfield, Connecticut. Upon entering the space he quickly learned why. The original room for Fairfield Theater Company, StageOne is a 225-seat capacity setting, defined by the sense of intimacy artists can have with their audience, and by its spot on acoustics that make solo acts to small ensembles sound their very best at all times.

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ray Chelstowski

By Ray ChelstowskiALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra) are one of the most interesting acts in the world of jam because like The Beatles, all four members write songs, they each deliver lead vocals and all of them have their own unique approach to music. It has made for one of the most compelling bodies of music around. Somehow these four different creative minds have been able to assemble albums that are wonderfully unique and cohesive, and do it successfully for over 30 years.

1 month ago | goldminemag.com | Ray Chelstowski

By: Ray ChelstowskiPark City Music Hall issued a "Low Ticket" warning across all of their platforms yesterday morning in advance of the LaMP show that night. The all-star trio that includes Scott Metzger on guitar (Joe Russo's Almost Dead), Russ Lawton on drums, and Ray Paczkowski on keys (The Trey Anastasio band) is underway with a largely east coast- based tour in support of their new album, and the momentum building behind the act is formidable.