It’s been fascinating for me to read about radio personalities from other parts of the world. Although their methods and styles may be different, their musical influences and dedication to their art is a frequent commonality. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start in […]
In my continuing effort to highlight DJs from all over the world, I present Rolf Hierath from Germany. He is a big Johnny Cash fan and does no less then three weekly radio shows. Bill Frater: Where and when did you […]
Three weeks ago — on April 6, 2016— Merle Haggard died. His unmistakable voice wound its way into our lives in drinkin’ songs (“I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink,” Barroom Buddies”), family songs (“Grandma Harp,” “Daddy Frank,” “Mama […]
Welcome to the front door of The Real Easy Ed, where each week I curate, aggregate and update news, events, images, ideas, sounds, odds and ends. I consider this simply a speck of dust on the highway; just another place to pause […]
“It’s a great gift just to be alive on this Earth.” And with that uplifting affirmation, Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter Sam Baker eased into his haunting song “Broken Fingers” before a hushed audience at the Treehouse Café on Bainbridge Island, WA. […]
My grandfather liked to say he was an “Okie from Muskogee,” having lived in the Oklahoma town for a period before moving to East Texas with my grandmother. I remember him telling me this numerous times, especially when Merle Haggard’s […]
Welcome to the front porch of The Real Easy Ed, where each week I curate, aggregate and update news, events, images, ideas, sound, fury, odds and ends. Just a little place to pause for a few minutes, get out of the sun […]
Tulare dust in a farm boy’s nose Wondering where the freight train goes Standin’ in the field by the railroad track Cursin’ this strap on my cotton sack I can see mom and dad with shoulders low Both of ’em […]
