Slim Cessna of Slim Cessna’s Auto Club and DBUK reflects on an attempt to start a dance craze and why his mom is the best.
Corb Lund on Using Baseball Hand Signals at Gigs and Why Age Doesn’t Matter
Corb Lund on a band rider that’s no fun at all, fights at his first gig and writing songs while working at an early day job.
Monday Morning Video – Los Lobos
Let’s start the week with a question. Why aren’t Los Lobos in the Rock Hall of Fame? Over their more than 45 year career, they’ve demonstrated a mastery of broad musical styles alongside a tremendous commitment to artistic creativity and craft. Their live performances bring this range to life with an infectious energy. Here are […]
Jonah Tolchin Video Premiere – Drift Away
Although he’s originally from New Jersey, Jonah Tolchin put out a scorching southern rock road song a couple of years ago that, in the live version, seems just on the brink of launching into Radar Love, perhaps the best road song ever. Â The title cut of that album, Thousand Mile Night, was a good proxy […]
Shawn Mullins on Why He Tours in a Minivan and a Fun First Job
Shawn Mullins talks about the loneliness of the road and the part of his job that he really enjoys.
Kenny George On His High School Band and Touring in a Converted Box Truck
South Carolina guitarist Kenny George talks about rehearsing at a computer repair shop and the importance of networking.
Monday Morning Video – The Staples Singers
It’s hard to go wrong kicking off the week with the Staples Singers. Here’s the group celebrating their 1999 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with rousing performances of their classics “Respect Yourself” and “I’ll Take You There.”
Say What?! Summer/Fall 2018 Edition
One of my favorite things about seeing live shows (well, after the music) are the crazy comments that you hear along the way. Here are a few choice selections from summer/fall 2018. If this is your first time seeing me, you’ll realize that I’m an acquired taste. This next song here should weed you out. […]
Madisons – Country Music Sunday!!!
When I last was tuned into Austin’s Madisons, Dominic Solis and his band of merry-makers had just released a record full of tragic stories and ne’er-do-wells set to some lively dance music. Â It was a lot of fun if you didn’t listen to the lyrics too closely. Â Over the holidays their new EP, Country Music […]
Raymond Watts On The Pillow Fight At His First Gig And Why He Prefers Tour Vans Over Buses
Raymond Watts of