An important measure of a band’s dedication to their craft – and especially their fans – is the show they put on in an empty venue. This past Saturday (August 4th), I had a chance to catch local blues act […]
An important measure of a band’s dedication to their craft – and especially their fans – is the show they put on in an empty venue. This past Saturday (August 4th), I had a chance to catch local blues act […]
The “indie” music scene (whatever that means nowadays) is not known for spawning guitar gods. That’s not to say there’s a shortage of solid guitarists on call, but the instrument doesn’t tend to be front and center – at least […]
“Springsteen rehearses deliberately, working out all the spontaneous-seeming moves and postures: the solemn lowered head and raised fist, the hoisted talismanic Fender, the between-songs patter, the look of exultation in a single spotlight that he will enact in front of […]
Besides being a great song, Willie’s guitar solo in this performance is constructed just about perfectly. My parents are big fans of Willie Nelson, so I heard a lot of his music growing up. Until relatively recently, I had overlooked […]
Albums with a serious vintage aesthetic — in terms of writing, arranging, and production values — have been enjoying a renaissance the past few years. Prominent throwback artists like Jack White have certainly played a part in reconnecting fans with […]