One donation at a time, Kickstarter and other crowdfunding sites are making a difference in music and culture on the Gulf Coast. Large and small contributions multiplied together fund projects and dreams that could not happen without outside financial support. […]
I’m excited about this week’s episode of Songs On The Wire: Special Guest Amelia White talks about her writing process and debuts a brand new song live in the studio. And we hear music from Mary Battiata, Exene Cervenka, Nina Simone, Chet Atkins, Scot Sax, […]
Last time I was in Beacon, N.Y., just an hour or so north of the lower Hudson Valley, was this past January on MLK Day. Pete was going to lead us around the block where the church sits and we […]
Major blues musicians and singers are coming together for a six-hour music event that pays loving tribute to blues legend Mamie Smith (1883-1946)and raises funds to erect a monument at her unmarked grave. They’ve joined in the effort launched in […]
The Calgary Stampede is just around the corner and, whether you’re a local or a tourist, you won’t be able to get through the season without the usual onslaught of beer, pancakes, and country music. If you’re participating, though, allow […]
Seven years ago I was a frustrated, alone, self loathing artist playing any gig that would have me, subsequently becoming more frustrated as a result of playing shitty gigs to no one, and just overall unhappy with music. Since then, […]
Geoff Berner is probably the finest songwriter to come out of Vancouver’s music scene, and it should come as no surprise to anybody who’s followed his career that the singer had a novel in him. Berner’s songs are filled with […]
IAN McLAGAN & THE BUMP BAND United States (Yep Roc) As a founding member of the Faces, McLagan alternates between lusty grooves and reflective musings, showcasing McLagan’s beguiling charm and timeless gift for crafting memorable hooks. The 10 original tracks […]
Tom Freund Two Moons (Surf Road Records) Tom Freund is a gifted singer-songwriter who makes albums of exceptional merit, each a master work deserving of widespread recognition. Sadly, Freund is yet to achieve the kudos that match his work ethic; […]
