Fiddler Alastair Caplin of Scotland’s The Langan Band shares a tour lesson learned and talks about eating healthy while on tour and time spent teaching horse-back riding.
Bridget Kearney on Macrobars, Paul McCartney, and Working at Fenway Park
Bridget Kearney, solo artist and founding member of Lake Street Dive, talks about a good omen ahead of her band’s first show at Madison Square Garden, her evolving view on making music videos, and the time she broke the windshield of a taxi in Shanghai, China.
Monday Morning Video – Etta James, Dr. John, & Allen Toussaint
While picking out last week’s Allen Toussaint videos I stumbled across one with Toussaint, Dr. John, and Etta James. That led me to this unbelievable performance by James and Dr. John. The raw emotion from James is just… wow.
Readers’ Pick: Sarah Shook and the Disarmers – Revelations
You picked Sarah Shook and the Disarmers – Revelations as your favorite new release for the week of March 29, 2024.
Victoria Liedtke and Jason Ringenberg – More Than Words can Tell
Victoria Liedtke and Jason Ringenberg have paired their voices to create an album of duets. However, why just do ordinary duets when you can dial up the challenge? They decided to take on the duets of legends Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner for a new album, “More Than Words Can Tell”. Outside of George Jones […]
Ruston Kelly on “Golden Snow” and Developing Thick Skin
Singer-songwriter Ruston Kelly talks about rehearsing at home, working at a chicken plant when he was 20, and the time that his tour bus caught on fire.
Monday Morning Video – Three from Allen Toussaint
I got sucked down the Toussaint rabbit hole this weekend. And what a rabbit hole it is. The legendary New Orleans songwriter, producer, and musician has influenced so many during his illustrious career. Here are a trio of Toussaint compositions that became staples for other artists: “What Do You Want the Girl to Do” (Bonnie […]
Readers’ Pick: Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood
You picked Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood as your favorite new release for the week of March 22, 2024.
Robert Jon Burrison on Playing Live and Early Days Working as a Barista
Robert Jon Burrison of Southern California’s Robert Jon & the Wreck talks about the Johnny Cash vibe of his first song and shares the name of the band’s new tour van.
Monday Morning Video – The Trews
This feels like a week that would be best kicked off with some rock and roll. And who better to do so than Nova Scotia, Canada’s The Trews. The group is currently touring to celebrate the 20th anniversary of House of Ill Fame, their debut full-length release. I caught them a few weeks ago in […]