Gallup, New Mexico, besides being mentioned on the classic song “Route 66” because it’s on Route 66, has a pretty cool radio station, KGLP. From emailing with music director Tom Funk, I can tell that he’s one of those guys who […]
0
This story first appeared in the online edition of the Madison weekly Isthmus. By Marc Eisen Well, that was embarrassing! I nodded off listening to overly ambient music at the Arts + Literature Laboratory, the great new creative space at […]
I find most DJs are pretty smart about music and willing to share their knowledge with others. I guess that’s why I thought this column would be interesting. Rick August qualifies as both smart and active in more than just music. […]
For this week’s entry, I thought it’s about time we get a radio DJ from Canada, don’t you think? We might as well get hardcore with Fred Smith. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start in radio? Fred Smith: I’ve […]
Even though I wasn’t yet familiar with Fred Eaglesmith, I am extremely glad I made it to this show, because this was a night of fabulous music that left me smiling until I went to work the following morning. Currently touring […]
Fred Eaglesmith’s new album starts in a driving rain 40 miles west of Michigan and concludes with a small-town drought that ends badly. In between, Eaglesmith sings of people coping with loss — of lovers, youth, dreams. It’s going to […]
Fred Eaglesmith and producer Scott Merritt must’ve been listening to a lot of Daniel Lanois and Bob Dylan — and Dusty Springfield — lately. With its ambient mood and obtuse instrumentation, Dusty is a drastic departure from Eaglesmith’s rock ‘n’ […]
Fred Eaglesmith must have known that longtime bass player Ralph Schippers last show with the band would be one for the ages, so he decided to record it for posterity. The result of that night in California has yielded this […]
Describing Fred Eaglesmith’s musical style is like wrestling an eel; just when you think you have it pinned down, it slips from your grasp. But it’s precisely this elusiveness that makes 50-Odd Dollars so compelling. Experimenting with different sonic effects […]
1
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
SUBSCRIBE NOW
SUBSCRIBE NOW
