Renowned North Carolina producer and songwriter Chris Stamey has devoted a good chunk of the past dozen years to star-studded concerts featuring the music of Big Star, the fabled 1970s Memphis band fronted by Stamey’s late friend and onetime bandmate […]
I recently watched a documentary on Netflix titled Hired Guns, which profiled musicians who were hired to back up legendary solo artists on stage, with Alice Cooper and Billy Joel being two of the biggest. It was interesting to see […]
Best described as somewhat of a super-star ensemble, the Orange Humble Band has a good excuse for their infrequent outings. Most of the members live half a world apart and have primary musical day jobs which necessitate their ongoing obligations […]
Chris Stamey has an impressive background. A key member of power pop outfits Sneakers and The dB’s, producer at Modern Recording, the studio he’s operated for the past two decades, and collaborator with the likes of Michael Stipe, Yo La Tengo, […]
