Here are this week’s five songs worth listening to. Tyler Childers–Long Violent History My boy from eastern Kentucky dropped a surprise album on us this week. I have a queue of songs to include in this here column, but Timothy … Continue reading Fab Five Friday–Sep. 18, 2020
Here are this week’s five songs worth listening to. Kathleen Edwards–Birds On A Feeder Kathleen Edwards walked away from music for a while, went through a couple of breakups, including with her guitarist, and started a coffee shop called Quitters. … Continue reading Fab Five Friday–Sep. 4, 2020
This was a rough week for me in as far as losing people I never met. Justin Townes Earle and Chadwick Boseman were both big parts of my life in that I was a great admirer of both of their careers. 2020 could have taken John Prine from us and it would have been a shitty year in regards to celebrity loss. This was just a kick to the nuts this week. I listened to JT a good part of the week. I watched Black Panther Saturday, and plan on watching 42 and Get On Down sometime soon. It’s what … Continue reading Losing Celebrities and Parental Guilt
Here are this week’s five songs worth listening to. Maceo Parker–Right Place Wrong Time Starting out this week with some funky soul from a new album by an old name. Maceo is a saxophonist known for his work with James … Continue reading Fab Five Friday–Aug. 21, 2020
I’m a day late, but I missed last week too, so I wanted to get this one out there. Here are this week’s five songs worth listening to. Arlo McKinley–Die Midwestern I think this is the second song I’ve featured … Continue reading Fab Five Friday
Here are this week’s five songs worth listening to. I’ve had a few of these banked for several weeks and am falling behind on timeliness. But, I never said these were going to be brand new. Remember: my list, my … Continue reading Fab Five Friday–July 10, 2020
Anyone who follows me on social media knows I like to talk politics. I can do it all day. I was a history major for a while with a serious interest in political science before getting into the news industry. The old rule of thumb was you never discuss politics or religion in politics, public company. But, I can talk politics with people diametrically opposed to me and my blood pressure won’t often trickle up in the slightest. It happens on occasion, but not often. No, if you want to get my blood to boil, talk music with me. I … Continue reading How To Make Me Want To Fight You
Here are this week’s five songs worth listening to. Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen–AM/FM I featured Texas country buddies Randy Rogers and Waden Bowen a while back with Rodeo Clown. Well, here is another one off of their new album, … Continue reading Fab Five Friday July 3, 2020
I had never heard of Craig Havighurst before today, although I was unknowingly aware of some of his work as a producer of Music City Roots. Havighurst is a journalist/producer in Nashville. He has a Master’s degree in Public Policy … Continue reading Do Not Shut Up And Sing
I need to check my personal email more often. Just noticed this was in my inbox: I missed Isbell this afternoon. And got tuned in for the end of Gov’t Mule. I’ll be drifting in and out of this youtube link all weekend now. “Featuring Allman Brothers Band, The Black Crowes, Charles Bradley, Furthur with Trey Anastasio, Gov’t Mule with Ann Wilson, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Steel Pulse, Trey Anastasio Band with Derek Trucks, Widespread Panic, Margo Price, Zac Brown Incident, and many more!” Continue reading Some Of The Best Jam Bands Are Live Streaming Free This Weekend
