Gary Dretzka

Susan Voelz 13 Ribs (Pravda) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) Unlike many of you, I haven't spent a great deal of time listening to the music of Poi Dog Pondering. But band member Susan...

Susan Voelz 13 Ribs (Pravda) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) Unlike many of you, I haven't spent a great deal of time listening to the music of Poi Dog Pondering. But band member Susan...

Paul Simon Born at the Right Time (Warner Reprise) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) 1/2 Any Paul Simon fan who missed this "American Masters" documentary when it originally aired on PBS last month-those allergic...

Aaron Neville The Grand Tour (A & M) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) Because of the vibrancy and rocking good times associated with the Neville Brothers ensemble work, it sometimes is a simple thing...

Nanci Griffith Other Voices/Other Rooms (Elektra) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR)(STAR) You never know where you'll find a national treasure these days, but any search should begin at a spot near wherever Nanci Griffith...

Leonard Cohen Songs From the Life of Leonard Cohen (Columbia) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR)(STAR) Part documentary and part concert video, "Songs From the Life . . ." follows the melancholy bard on the...

Pleasure Barons Live in Las Vegas (Hightone) (STAR)(STAR) 1/2 This wild-eyed supergroup-fronted by Beat Farmers' Country Dick Montana, the Blasters' Dave Alvin and Mojo Nixon-probably will never stand beside Cream...

Joy of Cooking American Originals (Capitol) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) Unreconstructed hippies and new-age flower children will rejoice in this greatest non-hits package, featuring one of the most delightfully eclectic and exuberant groups...

Jeff Beck and Jed Leiber Soundtrack From `Frankie's House' (Epic) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) 1/2 Used to be that soundtrack albums were released after the movies that spawned the music had hit theaters...

Various artists Rainbow Sign (Rounder) (STAR)(STAR) 1/2 As a child's introduction to progressive politics, "Rainbow Sign" makes a cheerily effective case for multiculturism-and the lesson comes wrapped in musical honey....