In our interview with Louie Perez, the band’s co-founder talks about their unique fusing of rock ‘n’ roll with Mexican folk and border music
Author: Roy Trakin
Roy Trakin
ROY TRAKIN is a pop culture critic, rock music aficionado, published author and former radio talk show host who has written for every publication that ever mattered (Soho Weekly News, New York Rocker, Musician, CREEM), even if most of them don't exist anymore. He covers music and entertainment, as well as serving as cannabis correspondent, for VARIETY, while also contributing to POLLSTAR, VENUES NOW and ALL ACCESS when not doting on his year-old granddaughter Luna Jade.
We review Jethro Tull: The Rock Opera, a multi-media presentation featuring Ian Anderson performing his old band’s music while honoring its namesake
“As long as we listen to music, there will be books about artists and their gifts,” says one prolific author. But have we reached the saturation point?
Roy Trakin ruminates on a variety of music, culture-related topics and personal gripes in his regular Trakin Care of Business column which makes its BCB debut
Our new column plays Monday Morning QB on Coldplay at the Super Bowl. Plus the Coen Brothers’ ‘Hail, Caesar,’ Elton’s newest, and more.
The columnist says those who are expecting reality on ‘Vinyl’ are missing the point and opines on Grammy tributes and new Neil Young book.