All This Life by Parker Twomey (15 July) Parker Twomey’s debut has a freewheeling and airy vibe, not to mention a maturity that belies his age. Lava Lamp by Jonah Tolchin (15 July) Tolchin steps away from his more restrained and often acoustic-based previous work to serve up one heck of a rock album. Nation […]
Mayer’s Picks – The Best of 2022 (So Far), the Songs
Meant to Be, BER & Charlie Oriain (from the self-released And I’m Still Thinking About That) A wonderful discovery at this year’s SXSW… and one of my favorite songs so far this year. But I think you’re the one for someone else And that shit’s hard to say It’s okay, you feel the same and I can […]
Mayer’s Picks – the Best of 2022 (So Far), the Albums
Twilights by Jesper Lindell Sweden’s Lindell makes true Americana that channels the spirit of the Band, a point he emphasizes with a great cover of that group’s “Twilight”. It’s Lindell’s own compositions and the arrangements that bring the songs to life, however, that make Twilights such a memorable experience. How Long Will It Take Them […]
Jonah Tolchin on Losing His Car Keys and Teaching Music Lessons
Jonah Tolchin talks about Denny’s Grand Slam breakfast, bonus income, and the benefit of not pursuing music as a full-time profession.
Richie Furay on Insurance Moments and a “Sad Memory”
Rock Hall of Famer Richie Furay recalls his first gigs, paid and unpaid, and the time when his band’s instruments got locked up.
Monday Morning Video – Linda Ronstadt
Willie Nelson is credited with saying, “There are two kinds of men in this world. Those with a crush on Linda Ronstadt and those who never heard of her.” As these performances of Lowell George’s “Willin’” and The Rolling Stones’ “Tumbling Dice” document, she simply makes songs better.
Dave Mason on Tour Bus Maintenance and Staying Grounded
Rock Hall of Famer Dave Mason talks about working for the phone company and reveals where the magic happens.
John Inghram – John Inghram
Whether it’s the ever-increasing ease of recording high quality music, a realization of mortality, or just the well-timed push of a friend, I’ve noticed a number of lifelong session players and sidemen deciding recently to release their first album. One that just crossed my playlist is from West Virginia native John Inghram. In addition to […]
Eliza of Eliza & the Delusionals on Bath Bombs and Finding a Rehearsal Space
Eliza, of Australian rock band Eliza & the Delusionals, talks about learning through trial and error and visiting Denny’s and Subway while touring across the US.
Monday Morning Video – The Bottle Rockets
Even if I didn’t love this song by the late, great Bottle Rockets so much, it would still be the leading candidate to be the Monday Morning Video theme song… Tuesday means the weekend’s almost hereWednesday, Thursday, Friday, disappearSaturday means Sunday’s almost in the rearview mirrorThe future’s certain end is always near It goes so […]