How about kicking off the week with a wonderful new video from Dallas musician Parker Twomey. Back in April 2022, he travelled to the ghost town of Terlingua, Texas to perform “I’d Be Your Man” in an old church. The song appeared on All This Life, his debut solo album released last year.
Matt Hillyer Premiere – You Gotta Keep Moving
In the summer of 2021, Matt Hillyer and long-time bandmate Steven Berg decide to bring an end to their beloved band Eleven Hundred Springs. The group was a Dallas institution and credited with playing a big role in putting some edge back in the north Texas country scene. But certain things in life run their […]
Drayton Farley – Twenty on High
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