Jim Croce: 5 Lost Classics from 1972
The 50th anniversary of Jim Croce’s death came and went without much fanfare. No television specials or star-studded tribute shows. Jim is remembered by his great songs, not by how great he was. With his…
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Paul McCartney Speaks Candidly About John Lennon
The partnership of Lennon and McCartney is synonymous with collaborative genius. The songwriting duo not only changed the world with their compositions, they made it look effortless. As members of The Beatles, John Lennon and…
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Mourning Dolly: Country Music Laments the Loss of a Legend
Perhaps no music artist is as universally loved as Dolly Parton. Certainly no country music artist. Her generational talent is undeniable. Her contributions as a revolutionary songwriter are undisputable. But that is not why Dolly…
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5 Classics Covered by Alan Jackson – Original Versions
Few country music artists can match the success and longevity of Alan Jackson. After nearly four decades in the industry, Jackson’s career record sales registers north of 60 million. He has been inducted into both…
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Concert Review: Asleep at the Wheel in Tucson 2026
The Old Pueblo played host to Texas Swing on June 11 as legendary country music band Asleep at the Wheel swung through Tucson. Fronted by Ray Benson, AATW hits the road for their 2026 Riding…
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Dave Letterman Talks Warren Zevon
It was a day that most Warren Zevon fans assumed would never happen. Not because he wasn’t talented enough or had enough hits, but because Zevon was always unapologetically Warren. That was a tough guy…
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Rock Tails: “Million Dollar Quartet”
It is the most seminal impromptu jam session of all time. The date was December 4, 1956. During the session Bob Johnson, the entertainment editor of the local paper, was called to document the event….
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Four #1 Hits to Remember Don Schlitz
Songwriting is a fickle beast. Some artists swear it is a science while others claim it is an art. Whatever the case, it seems that songwriting is a struggle for most and comes a bit…
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Waino Talks Music, Vol. II
Former major league baseball pitcher Adam Wainwright will be a hall of famer one day. He is a shoe in for the accolade from the St. Louis Cardinals, his professional organization for nearly two decades….
