Jim Croce: 5 Lost Classics from 1973
Last year marked 50 years since the death of Jim Croce. It was September of 1973 and the Philadelphia born singer/songwriter’s career had just begun to take off. It was then tragically grounded when Croce,…
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Tom Dowd and the recording of “Layla”
Tom Dowd may be the most important technician in the history of popular music. As a recording engineer, Dowd revolutionized the industry. He developed and devised techniques that have become the trade standard including the…
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Charlie Daniels: Reflections of a Southern Rockstar
The Charlie Daniels Band were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016. Best known for their landmark fiddle epic “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”, this was a band that crossed boundaries,…
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George Harrison Reflects on Paul McCartney
They comprised one half of the most famous foursome in music history. One was known as the “cute one”, the other was called the “quiet one”. Boyhood friends Paul McCartney and George Harrison grew up…
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Concert Review: Lukas Nelson in Tucson 2024
The new wave met the old guard earlier this month as Lukas Nelson, son of Willie, captivated a packed house in Tucson. The 35-year-old Nelson has been playing music professionally since 2008, but it is…
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This is Garth Brooks: Reflections of a Megastar
By any measure, Garth Brooks is one of the most popular music artists of all time. After making his debut in 1989, the country singer went on to dominate the 1990s before retiring in 2000….
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Jelly Roll Talks “Save Me” and Lainey Wilson
In the Spring of 2020, amidst the initial chaos of the Covid craze, hip-hop performer Jelly Roll had an epiphany. When every other act in Music City decided to close up shop, he opted to…
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New Throwback Guitar Star: Marcus King
The mantle of Americana music has a new placeholder, and his name is Marcus King. Just 25 years old, King is a throwback performer, staying true to the music of those who came before him….
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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…
