The rapidly growing fanbase of Drayton Farley is about to need to put a double-decker on the bandwagon. Farley will be releasing “Twenty on High” via Hargrove Records/Thirty Tigers on March 3rd. Up until now his records have been one man DIY releases. However, that hasn’t stopped him from amassing millions of streams on Spotify […]
Jarrod Dickenson on Vintage Guitars and His Side Hustle
Singer-songwriter Jarrod Dickenson talks about touring in ‘Ol Blue, upgrading his rehearsal space, and a day job working in a hat store.
“Bride” – a Premiere from Faithless Town
I’ve gotten to know Faithless Town over the years as a mighty fine guitar rock band. On their latest single, however, they trade the guitar for a… ukulele. But even as some things change, others remain the same – specifically a catchy melody with a sing-along chorus. “I wrote this song as a love letter […]
Monday Morning Video – Brandon Callies
Apparently there’s a holiday tomorrow. How about we get into the spirit than with this newly written gem by Dallas singer-songwriter Brandon Callies.
2023 Folk Alliance International Conference
There are a multitude of organizations set up to serve the music industry, from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (the Grammy people) and their non-profit, MusiCares, to industry organizations for various segments, to local music societies. I’m certain none of them come close to the broad offerings of Folk Alliance International. FAI […]
Ben Ellman of Galactic on Tipitinas, McCabe’s Guitar Shop, and “The Heavy Metal Hotel”
Saxaphonist Ben Ellman of New Orleans’ Galactic talks about a highlight of every tour and time spent working as a line cook at the legendary New Orleans music club that he and the band now own.
Bonus Monday Video – Paul Weller Covers Curtis Mayfield
Here’s Paul Weller and the Jam, well, kicking out some jams with his take on Curtis Mayfield’s “Move On Up”.
Monday Morning Video – Curtis Mayfield “Move On Up”
Let’s kick off the week with one of the greats – the late Curtis Mayfield performing his classic “Move On Up” at a festival back in 1987. Just move on upTo a greater dayWith just a little faithIf you put your mind to it, you can surely do it
Bill’s Badly Belated Blues Based Best of 2022
Ok, so it’s February. Kind of late for a year-in-review special. But, I was traveling for my day job, the one I get paid for, so that’s why I’m late. So, I’ve been doing these blues-based years in review for a few years now, and I’m not sure I ever explained the methodology I use, […]
Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams on Tour Meal Strategies and Navigating Their Careers in Music
Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams reflect on getting food poisoning at a show (Williams), being cured of any day job ambition (Campbell), the inspiration for her first song (Williams), and finding economic equilibrium on tour (Campbell).