Reviews Archives - American Songwriter https://americansongwriter.com/reviews/ American Songwriter Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:13:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://americansongwriter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-favicon-large-hrx-1.png?fit=32%2C32 Reviews Archives - American Songwriter https://americansongwriter.com/reviews/ 32 32 189232086 Concert Review: Ringo Starr Kicks Off 2025 Tour with His All Starr Band in Connecticut, Plays “No No Song” for the First Time in Over 20 Years https://americansongwriter.com/concert-review-ringo-starr-kicks-off-2025-tour-with-his-all-starr-band-in-connecticut-plays-no-no-song-for-the-first-time-in-over-20-years/ https://americansongwriter.com/concert-review-ringo-starr-kicks-off-2025-tour-with-his-all-starr-band-in-connecticut-plays-no-no-song-for-the-first-time-in-over-20-years/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:13:42 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231601730 Ringo Starr Kicks Off 2025 Tour with His All Starr Band in Connecticut, Plays “No No Song” for the First Time in Over 20 YearsRingo Starr and his All Starr Band kicked off their 2025 tour in Connecticut on June 12, and the show featured Ringo's first performance of his 1974 hit “No No Song” in more than 20 years.

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Rip Roaring Recap: Reba Headlines Nashville’s First Pro Rodeo, Surprises with Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson https://americansongwriter.com/rip-roaring-recap-reba-headlines-nashvilles-first-pro-rodeo-surprises-with-miranda-lambert-lainey-wilson/ https://americansongwriter.com/rip-roaring-recap-reba-headlines-nashvilles-first-pro-rodeo-surprises-with-miranda-lambert-lainey-wilson/#respond Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:13:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231595929 Reba McEntire delivered night of singalong favorites at Nashville's first PRCA Pro Rodeo, and brought out special guests

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Concert Review: Alice Cooper Shocks and Rocks Connecticut Casino with Monsters, Snakes, and a Surprise Guest https://americansongwriter.com/concert-review-alice-cooper-shocks-and-rocks-connecticut-casino-with-monsters-snakes-and-a-surprise-guest/ https://americansongwriter.com/concert-review-alice-cooper-shocks-and-rocks-connecticut-casino-with-monsters-snakes-and-a-surprise-guest/#respond Mon, 26 May 2025 12:01:47 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231593930 Review: Alice Cooper Shocks and Rocks Connecticut Casino with a Show Filled with (Staged) Murder, Monsters, and a Surprise GuestReview of Alice Cooper's concert at Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut, which featured a surprise appearance by an old bandmate.

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Midge Ure Revives Visage and Ultravox in New York City with His Band in a Box, Blancmange Close First U.S. Tour in Nearly 40 Years https://americansongwriter.com/midge-ure-revives-visage-and-ultravox-during-new-york-city-show/ https://americansongwriter.com/midge-ure-revives-visage-and-ultravox-during-new-york-city-show/#respond Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231593813 "This is something I wrote and I produced a gazillion years ago but I didn't sing it," says Ure the lone "Visage" song of the night

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Album Review: Counting Crows’ ‘Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!’  https://americansongwriter.com/album-review-counting-crows-butter-miracle-the-complete-sweets/ https://americansongwriter.com/album-review-counting-crows-butter-miracle-the-complete-sweets/#respond Fri, 09 May 2025 12:29:29 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231586069 Photo via cover of ‘Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!’ by Counting CrowsCounting Crows' first LP in about a decade is a lovely little throwback; but it isn't entirely composed of new material.

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Alison Moyet Returns with the ‘Key’ to Celebrating 40th Year as a Solo Artist in New York City https://americansongwriter.com/alison-moyet-celebrats-40th-year-as-a-solo-artist-in-new-york-city/ Mon, 05 May 2025 14:06:09 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231584220 "I'm a musician. This is not what I did. This is what I do," Alison Moyet told the sold-out crowd in New York City on May 2, 2025.

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9004111231584220 Alison Moyet Returns with the 'Key' to Celebrating 40th Year as a Solo Artist in New York City - American Songwriter "I'm a musician. This is not what I did. This is what I do," Alison Moyet told the sold-out crowd in New York City on May 2, 2025. 1980s,Alison Moyet,Synthpop,Yazoo,Alison Moyet Returns with the 'Key' Celebrating 40 Years Solo
The Awakening Shares Shadowy Video for “Through the Veil,” Extend Haunting Tour Through Fall 2025 https://americansongwriter.com/the-awakening-share-shadowy-video-for-through-the-veil-expand-haunting-tour/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231576965 'Through The Veil' tells the story of someone who has left this world but still wants to be near the one they love."

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9004111231576965 The Awakening Shares Shadowy Video for "Through the Veil," Extend Haunting Tour Through Fall 2025 - American Songwriter 'Through The Veil' tells the story of someone who has left this world but still wants to be near the one they love." Ashton Nyte,Darkwave,Goth,The Awakening,The Awakening Return with "Through the Veil"
Concert Review: Kane Brown Surprises with Lauren Alaina, Flirts with Wife in Fiery Back-to-Back Nashville Shows https://americansongwriter.com/concert-review-kane-brown-surprises-with-lauren-alaina-flirts-with-wife-in-fiery-back-to-back-nashville-shows/ https://americansongwriter.com/concert-review-kane-brown-surprises-with-lauren-alaina-flirts-with-wife-in-fiery-back-to-back-nashville-shows/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:10:38 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231575545 Kane Brown Celebrates His No. 1 Hit "I Can Feel It," Talks Family and His Love for NashvilleKane Brown lit up Nashville's Bridgestone Arena with pyrotechnics, hit songs and love for his family.

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Concert Review: Heart Rocks Connecticut’s Foxwoods Casino with Classics, Deep Cuts, and Led Zeppelin Covers https://americansongwriter.com/concert-review-heart-rocks-connecticuts-foxwoods-casino-with-classics-deep-cuts-and-led-zeppelin-covers/ https://americansongwriter.com/concert-review-heart-rocks-connecticuts-foxwoods-casino-with-classics-deep-cuts-and-led-zeppelin-covers/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:43:50 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231575232 Concert Review: Magic, Man! Heart Rocks Connecticut’s Foxwoods Casino with Classics, Deep Cuts, and Led Zepplin CoversHeart rocked Connecticut’s Foxwoods Resort Casino on April 12 with a show that featured classics, deep cuts, and Led Zepplin covers.

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Review: Paul Thorn Delivers Message About How to Live Life on ‘Life is Just a Vapor’ https://americansongwriter.com/review-paul-thorn-delivers-message-about-how-to-live-life-on-life-is-just-a-vapor/ https://americansongwriter.com/review-paul-thorn-delivers-message-about-how-to-live-life-on-life-is-just-a-vapor/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:44:29 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231571496 RATING CHART:1 note – Pass1.5 notes – Mediocre2 notes – Average2.5 notes – Above Average3 notes – Good3.5 notes – Great4 notes – Excellent4.5 notes – Exceptional5 notes – Classic Paul ThornLife is Just a Vapor(Thirty Tigers)🎵🎵🎵 ½ Americana didn’t even have a name when roots singer/songwriter Paul Thorn released his 1997 debut. Since then, […]

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Review: Jason Boland & The Stragglers Effortlessly Raise the Bar with ‘The Last Kings of Babylon” https://americansongwriter.com/review-jason-boland-the-stragglers-effortlessly-raise-the-bar-with-the-last-kings-of-babylon/ https://americansongwriter.com/review-jason-boland-the-stragglers-effortlessly-raise-the-bar-with-the-last-kings-of-babylon/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:48:17 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231571450 RATING CHART:1 note – Pass1.5 notes – Mediocre2 notes – Average2.5 notes – Above Average3 notes – Good3.5 notes – Great4 notes – Excellent4.5 notes – Exceptional5 notes – Classic Jason Boland & the StragglersThe Last Kings of Babylon (Proud Souls Entertainment/Thirty Tigers)🎵🎵🎵🎵 The eleventh album from the Oklahoma-born and raised Red Dirt country rockers […]

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REVIEW: The War & Treaty Exemplify Quality and Quantity on Moving album, ‘Plus One’ https://americansongwriter.com/review-the-war-treaty-exemplify-quality-and-quantity-on-moving-album-plus-one/ https://americansongwriter.com/review-the-war-treaty-exemplify-quality-and-quantity-on-moving-album-plus-one/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:22:33 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231571425 RATING CHART:1 note – Pass1.5 notes – Mediocre2 notes – Average2.5 notes – Above Average3 notes – Good3.5 notes – Great4 notes – Excellent4.5 notes – Exceptional5 notes – Classic THE WAR & TREATYPLUS ONE(UMG) 🎵🎵🎵🎵 1/2 Popular music is littered with dynamic duos connected in ways that are both personal and profound. Marvin Gaye […]

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Concert Review: Peter Frampton Kicks Off 2025 Tour in Connecticut Featuring ‘Comes Alive!’ Classics and a Brand-New Song https://americansongwriter.com/concert-review-peter-frampton-kicks-off-2025-tour-in-connecticut-featuring-comes-alive-classics-and-a-brand-new-song/ https://americansongwriter.com/concert-review-peter-frampton-kicks-off-2025-tour-in-connecticut-featuring-comes-alive-classics-and-a-brand-new-song/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:12:54 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231570300 Concert Review: Peter Frampton Kicks Off 2025 Tour in Connecticut with an Inspired Performance Featuring ‘Comes Alive!’ Classics and a Brand-New SongConcert Review: Peter Frampton kicked off his 2025 Let's Do It Again tour in Connecticut on March 30 with an inspired show featuring ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’ classics and a brand-new song.

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Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Depp, Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O, and More Salute Patti Smith During Tribute Concert in New York City https://americansongwriter.com/bruce-springsteen-johnny-depp-and-more-salute-patti-smith-in-new-york-city/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:57:52 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231568859 "The night was buzzing with love—love for our adored Patti Smith who changed the course my life with her music," said Susanna Hoffs.

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Mother Monster is So Back: Lady Gaga’s ‘MAYHEM’ Brings Her Classic Imagery to the Forefront Again https://americansongwriter.com/mother-monster-is-so-back-lady-gagas-mayhem-brings-her-classic-imagery-to-the-forefront-again/ https://americansongwriter.com/mother-monster-is-so-back-lady-gagas-mayhem-brings-her-classic-imagery-to-the-forefront-again/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:11:17 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231560676 Lady GagaLady Gaga released her highly-anticipated album 'MAYHEM' last week, and it's a return to her classic imagery without being too derivative.

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Seattle Opera’s ‘The Magic Flute’ Amazes With Captivating Songs and Nightmarish Imagery https://americansongwriter.com/seattle-operas-the-magic-flute-amazes-with-captivating-songs-and-nightmarish-imagery/ https://americansongwriter.com/seattle-operas-the-magic-flute-amazes-with-captivating-songs-and-nightmarish-imagery/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231555681 When it comes to a work that is more than 200 years old, it's hard to imagine that there's any surprise left. But if you happen to find yourself with a ticket to the Seattle Opera performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute this winter season, prepare for your eyes to go wide with wonder.

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Michael Stipe Sings David Bowie, Laurie Anderson Channels Lou Reed, and More at 38th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert https://americansongwriter.com/michael-stipe-sings-david-bowie-at-2025-tibet-house-us-benefit-concert/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:10:43 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231558145 "And I still always think about Allen when I'm here," said Patti Smith. "I think of Philip [Glass], and I think of Allen and his Holiness [the Dalai Lama] and the monks and the children."

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9004111231558145 Michael Stipe Sings David Bowie, Laurie Anderson Channels Lou Reed, and More at 38th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert - American Songwriter "And I still always think about Allen [Ginsberg] when I'm here," said Patti Smith before reading the late Beat poet's "Howl." Jackson Browne,Patti Smith,R.E.M,Tibet,The 2025 Tibet House Benefit Concert
“Woof,” the Debut Single of 15-Year-Old Singer and Songwriter Belle Blue is a Riot Grrrl-Worthy Anthem for Young Girls https://americansongwriter.com/woof-by-belle-blue-is-a-riot-grrrl-worthy-anthem-for-young-girls/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231557185 “‘Woof’ was inspired to empower young girls to be who they are. To be able to say what they want and what they don’t want. And to welcome it.”

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9004111231557185 "Woof," the Debut Single of 15-Year-Old Singer and Songwriter Belle Blue is a Riot Grrrl-Worthy Anthem for Young Girls - American Songwriter “‘Woof’ was inspired to empower young girls to be who they are,” Blue tells the American Songwriter. Belle Blue,riot grrrl,Rock,The Debut of 14-Year-Old Singer and Songwriter Belle Blue
Review: Nutmeg State of Mind: Billy Joel Delivers Hit After Hit at His First Public Concert in Connecticut in 17 Years https://americansongwriter.com/review-nutmeg-state-of-mind-billy-joel-delivers-hit-after-hit-at-his-first-public-concert-in-connecticut-in-17-years/ https://americansongwriter.com/review-nutmeg-state-of-mind-billy-joel-delivers-hit-after-hit-at-his-first-public-concert-in-connecticut-in-17-years/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:05:36 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231555660 Review: Nutmeg State of Mind: Billy Joel Delivers Hit After Hit at His First Public Concert in Connecticut in 17 YearsHere's a review Billy Joel's February 22 concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena, the Piano Man's first public concert in Connecticut in 17 years.

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Paul McCartney Remembers Those He Loves and Lost, Ending a Three-Night Run of Surprise Concerts in New York City on Valentine’s Day https://americansongwriter.com/paul-mccartney-remembers-those-he-loves-and-lost-ending-a-three-night-run-of-surprise-concerts-in-new-york-city-on-valentines-day/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 18:06:23 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231552430 "This takes me back to the old days playing the Cavern in Liverpool," Paul McCartney said to the intimate crowd in New York City.

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The Lumineers Are More Connected Than Ever On New Album ‘Automatic’ https://americansongwriter.com/the-lumineers-are-more-connected-than-ever-on-new-album-automatic/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-lumineers-are-more-connected-than-ever-on-new-album-automatic/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231551888 The LumineersThe Lumineers are back with their first new album since 2022, 'Automatic,' which finds the duo more connected than ever.

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Retrospective Review: The Chicks Release Major-Label Debut, ‘Wide Open Spaces,’ in 1998 https://americansongwriter.com/retrospective-review-the-chicks-release-major-label-debut-wide-open-spaces-in-1998/ https://americansongwriter.com/retrospective-review-the-chicks-release-major-label-debut-wide-open-spaces-in-1998/#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:44:09 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231544401 The ChicksIn January 1998, The Chicks released their major-label debut 'Wide Open Spaces,' which became a critical success.

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Retrospective Review: My First Listen of ‘Hand Sown…Home Grown,’ the 1969 Solo Debut by Linda Ronstadt https://americansongwriter.com/retrospective-review-my-first-listen-of-hand-sewn-home-grown-the-1969-solo-debut-by-linda-ronstadt/ https://americansongwriter.com/retrospective-review-my-first-listen-of-hand-sewn-home-grown-the-1969-solo-debut-by-linda-ronstadt/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231543669 Linda RonstadtLinda Ronstadt released her debut solo album in 1969, and I listened to it for the first time; here are my thoughts.

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Lambrini Girls’ Debut ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ is an Introduction to Feminine Fury (Review) https://americansongwriter.com/lambrini-girls-debut-who-let-the-dogs-out-is-an-introduction-to-feminine-fury-review/ https://americansongwriter.com/lambrini-girls-debut-who-let-the-dogs-out-is-an-introduction-to-feminine-fury-review/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:45:20 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231540224 Lambrini GirlsLambrini Girls have released their debut LP, 'Who Let The Dogs Out,' and it's an instant punk rock classic full of screaming, feminine fury.

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Ethel Cain’s New Album ‘Perverts’ Feels Isolating in an Intentional Way (Review) https://americansongwriter.com/ethel-cains-new-album-perverts-feels-isolating-in-an-intentional-way-review/ https://americansongwriter.com/ethel-cains-new-album-perverts-feels-isolating-in-an-intentional-way-review/#respond Sat, 11 Jan 2025 13:28:16 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231539493 Ethel CainEthel Cain's new album 'Perverts' puts up barriers and may isolate some fans, but that may have been on purpose.

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Review: Van Morrison Takes Fresh and Vibrant Approach on ‘New Arrangements and Duets’ https://americansongwriter.com/review-van-morrison-takes-fresh-and-vibrant-approach-on-new-arrangements-and-duets/ https://americansongwriter.com/review-van-morrison-takes-fresh-and-vibrant-approach-on-new-arrangements-and-duets/#respond Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:18:32 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231538100 RATING CHART:1 note – Pass1.5 notes – Mediocre2 notes – Average2.5 notes – Above Average3 notes – Good3.5 notes – Great4 notes – Excellent4.5 notes – Exceptional5 notes – Classic VAN MORRISONNEW ARRANGEMENTS AND DUETS(Virgin/Exile) 🎵🎵🎵1/2 While the title itself heralds the fact that the indomitable Mr. Morrison is offering something new, the fact remains that New […]

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American Songwriter Throwback Review: The Story of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-throwback-review-the-story-of-irving-berlins-white-christmas/ https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-throwback-review-the-story-of-irving-berlins-white-christmas/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:44:59 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231535137 This review originally ran in the November/December 2002 print issue of American Songwriter. White Christmas: The Story of an American Song by Jody Rosen is an intriguing and insightful look at the story behind a holiday classic of American popular music. This is a story of many parts, not only how Irving Berlin came to […]

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Reviewing Every Must-Hear New Country and Americana Song for This Week (12/2-12/6) https://americansongwriter.com/reviewing-every-must-hear-new-country-americana-song-this-week-122-126/ https://americansongwriter.com/reviewing-every-must-hear-new-country-americana-song-this-week-122-126/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2024 13:31:40 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231524265 Ashley McBryde released a great new country song todayToday's list of new country and Americana songs includes releases from Ashley McBryde, Cody Jinks, and more.

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Newcomers Man/Woman/Chainsaw Just Put Out One of My Favorite Post-Punk EPs of the Year https://americansongwriter.com/newcomers-man-woman-chainsaw-just-put-out-one-of-my-favorite-post-punk-eps-of-the-year/ https://americansongwriter.com/newcomers-man-woman-chainsaw-just-put-out-one-of-my-favorite-post-punk-eps-of-the-year/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:40:20 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231518404 Man/Woman/ChainsawMan/Woman/Chainsaw is a London-based post-punk quintet who just released their debut EP and it's delightfully chaotic.

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Jesse Malin Caps Off New York City Comeback With Roomful of Friends and Fans https://americansongwriter.com/jesse-malin-caps-off-new-york-city-comeback-with-roomful-of-friends-and-fans/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 22:48:37 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231522063 “There’s a lot of love here, it’s not as hard as everybody says,” said Jesse Malin of his city whilst sitting center stage at Beacon Theatre, a venue he never played in his hometown of New York City up until the previous day. There for the second show in a two-night run at the Beacon […]

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9004111231522063 Jesse Malin Caps Off New York City Comeback With Roomful of Friends and Fans - American Songwriter "When I came back to New York, I thought I was home," said Jesse Malin. "But now, I'm f--king home." Jesse Malin,New York,Jesse Malin Returns to Stage in New York City