Sometimes a voice comes along that has the potential to carry an entire album. No instrumentation needed. Avi Kaplan has such a voice. This probably shouldn’t be a surprise given his background in the uber-popular acapella group Pentatonix. I must admit to not being much of a fan of them or acapella groups in general. […]
Danny Barnes on Comic Books, Motorcycles, and Kitchen Table Rehearsals
Self-proclaimed “legacy cat” banjoist Danny Barnes talks about the words of “encouragement” that he received from a former day job boss and talks about why he still plays shows.
The Mastersons on Curated Tour Bus Treats and the Non-Financial Riches of Music
Eleanor Whitmore and Chris Masterson talk about the importance of self-care and not sweating the small shit.
Monday Morning Video – Going to New York City
Ain’t it fun when a favorite song suddenly rings out with even greater personal relevance? As Steve Earle said, “I’m going to New York City, I just like the way it sounds.”
Pi Jacobs – Two Truths And A Lie
“Divorce…whiskey…legal problems…cheaters…lies. I’m a pro at what not to do.” Whatever story comes next, it’s going to be a good one. That line comes from Broken Cup, the opening cut on Pi Jacobs’ latest release, and what comes next is indeed good. Two Truths And A Lie is collage of stories about female characters that […]
Sonny Landreth – Blacktop Run
Louisiana slide guitarist Sonny Landreth is a great musician who doesn’t get nearly enough attention. Blacktop Run is a great addition to Landreth’s prolific output. Originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, Landreth got his first gig in the 1970s as a sideman to zydeco king Clifton Chenier. It was that job that prepared him for a lifetime […]
Larry Keel on Bird Feeders and Learning the Music Business from the Ground Up
Guitarist Larry Keel talks about writing his first song while sitting in a corn field, the time that his van transmission went out, and the weekly pickin’ jams that took place in Fauquier County, VA.
Zach Lupetin of Dustbowl Revival on Limber Minivans and Keeping Expectations in Check
Dustbowl Revival’s Zach Lupetin talks about the band’s castle-like rehearsal space and why music is a long game.
Monday Morning Video – Al Green
I’ll take unexpected collaborations for $1,000, Alex. Here’s the Reverend Al Green, with David Gilmour on guitar, performing his R&B classic “Let’s Stay Together”.
Glenn Jones – Ready For the Good Times
Some songwriters have a sort of osmosis whereby they can synthesize wonderful stories from the lives of people they meet, or sometimes just read about. Others are destined to write about the life they live and live the life they write about. Glenn Jones seems to be cut from the cloth of the latter. He […]