Music columns by Ricky Flake from Biloxi and Gulfport, MS

Ricky Flake

Keifer, Kermit, a Kreepy Kollection and a 'Komprehensive' Stones Film

This week's column kicks off with Cinderella singer Tom Keifer's new disc, followed by a traditional party platter by New Orleans' Kermit Ruffins, who is scheduled to appear at Bay Harborfest this weekend. The next offering is my review of an extensive...

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RICKY FLAKE

They're new to me

This week, I'm reviewing new releases by bands and artists I'm not familiar with. The first CD is the latest offering from Midwestern rocker Michael Stanley; the next is the newest solo album from King's X leader Dug Pinnick. After that, a double-sized package from England's Blow Monkeys and a bizarre...
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DVDs chronicle independent record stores; Nashville star has a new CD and a super group Mad Season has CD/DVD combo

This first May Sound Check column kicks off with two DVDs about the problems, promise and potential of independent record stores in modern days. After that, you'll find reviews of a new CD from Nashville's Jessica Campbell, a Deluxe CD/DVD package from Seattle super group Mad Season and the latest...