Randall Bramblett is a dreamcatcher of sorts. He captures images from the airy vaults where they recline, waiting to be downloaded by sensitive souls like him. Of course, translating them into a musical format requires some shapeshifting, so he blends […]
If you were a top-tier touring musician in the last four decades, Randall Bramblett had your back. His career as a sideman included backing such notables as Steve Winwood, Gregg Allman, Levon Helm, Elvin Bishop, Bonnie Raitt, Delbert McClinton, Rick […]
For this week’s DJ interview, I’m featuring Jessie Scott from Sun Radio, a newer non-commercial Texas station that serves Dripping Springs, Fredricksburg, and the greater Austin area. Scott was there 20 years ago at the original “In The Pines” weekend that led […]
Randall Bramblett says his new album, Devil Music, is “a good bit nastier and edgier than my other records.” With such a title, that aim may be understandable for the veteran singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. The album and its title track […]
This week, I’m in Nashville for the Americana conference, where there’s always something going on, and never quite enough sleep. Nonetheless, we got quite a few fine new releases this week, almost too many really. But I’ll try to sum ’em up […]
The second and final day of the 2nd Annual Safety Harbor Song Fest brought warmer weather, lighter winds, and circus performers. The vibe of the festival was unrelentingly positive and celebratory. The festival was entirely organized and run by volunteers […]
