In concert, self-indulgence is frequently the enemy of the attendee. And Bob Dylan can be a very self-indulgent artist. Unexpected to the point of hilarity, his last two albums have featured wall-to-wall covers of Frank Sinatra, a musician diametrically opposed […]
I love some colorful charcters and have been blessed to know so many in last 38 years. It is what makes the world go round if you ask me. One of these guys was a fellow by the name of […]
My record collection was once filled with so many great bands who formed in the 1960s and 1970s that some got short shrift. My mistake. Then, a few years ago, I finally went to see Savoy Brown for the first […]
When I am told that I must attend a music event, I take that seriously. In this case, it was Club Passim’s 18th annual Memorial Day weekend “campfire.” festival. Three and a half days of music (and one comedy set) […]
Sobriquets like “living legend” and “master” cling to Charlie Musselwhite deservedly. Having performed for more than 50 years, most of it with other legends in his wide, blues-infused musical field of influence, his stage presence and harp-playing at 72 years […]
Every year, typically in the first few weeks of January, Buzz Cason trades his native Nashville residence and recording studio for a condominium in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The vacation retreat, beyond offering a tropical respite from the often harsh […]
“Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That?” is the response you might have expected Friday night in the Greensboro Coliseum from somebody unfamiliar with the sartorial habits of the evening’s entertainer. Clad in what looked like remnants of a […]
With so many roots artists, from young independents to established stars, using crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter, PledgeMusic, and IndieGoGo to promote and secure funding for their new projects, it can be a little daunting for a fan. How to know […]
Under the Radar Music Group threw a party last night in Minneapolis to celebrate the label’s latest release, “Doug MacLeod: Live in Europe” and celebrate they did! As anyone lucky enough to be in attendance at this gem of a […]
The best moments between people involve honesty, vulnerability, and a commitment to protect the relationship. A sense of humor doesn’t hurt. Setting the stage for the intersection of people and their personal stories involves practical preparation and a generous dose […]
