“What kind of music do you usually have here? Oh, we have both kinds, country and western.” That line set the stage for arguably the best scene Hollywood ever did about honky tonk bars. Like all good parodies, there were some underlying truths that rang true even when injected with comedy. Brennen Leigh has taken […]
Brennen Leigh on Leaning Vegan and the Mandatory Part of Learning to Write Songs
Country musician Brennan Leigh talks about noshing like a trash panda and saying yes to one’s self.
Tim O’Brien on Choosing B Flat and Getting Paid With a Beer Mug
Bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien talks about his “day job” and shares some age advice for touring and playing.
Monday Morning Video – Jesse Malin
If you’ve ever seen Jesse Malin live, you know what a dynamic performer he is. Bounding around the stage, into the audience, up on the bar – he takes over the room. Which makes his recent health situation all the more tragic. Malin suffered a rare spinal stroke that has left him paralyzed from the […]
Readers’ Pick: Jason Isbell – Weathervanes
You picked Jason Isbell – Weathervanes as your favorite new release for the week of June 9, 2023.
Joanna Connor – Best of Me
When I saw Joanna Connor tear it up at a blues festival awhile back I swore I would never neglect work her again. She’s great. Go see her and buy her music, including her new release, Best of Me. Connor is known for her commanding vocals and brazen guitar licks. Her mastery of the guitar […]
Jeremie Albino on His Tour Van “Marisol” and Time Spent Working as a Farm Laborer
Singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino talks about the racoons at his rehearsal space, playing weddings and wineries, and his approach to changing broken guitar strings.
Laura Cantrell on the “Reward Reflex” and An Early Songwriting Challenge
Country singer Laura Cantrell talks about her shared rehearsal space and getting advice from Eric Ambel after her first gig.
Bonus Monday Video – Willie Nile
I had the pleasure of joining Willie Nile at his 75th birthday show in Asbury Park, NJ over the weekend. We should all be so lucky to have as much energy as he brought to the stage for the celebration. Here are two versions “Heaven Help the Lonely”, a fave Nile song, captured nearly 30 […]
Monday Morning Video – Caitlin Rose
How about starting another week with a great pop song from a Nashville-based artist? This week’s choice is Caitlin Rose and her song “Getting It Right” from her 2022 album CAZIMI.