August is always a magical time for music. Music festivals and summer tours and students are all gearing up for a final hurrah before they go back to school. I first saw Sturgill Simpson on […]
Phish Thrives On Atlantic City Sand
Covid-19 has changed things drastically for the music world, and as a music writer and podcast host, I’ve been wading in an ocean of patience waiting for a wave to bring me a fun, familiar […]
Episode 25 – Steve Dawson
Who would have thought that a kid whose first concert was Santana and Chicago in San Diego, California would one day become a singer-songwriter based in the Illinois city? Steve Dawson is one of my […]
New Music Friday, Aug. 13, 2021
Who says Friday the 13th is unlucky? There’s nothing to be afraid of today, especially since it’s New Music Friday and there are plenty of new jams released Aug. 13, 2021 to scare away any […]
Without Touring, Bob Dylan Emerges With ‘Shadow Kingdom’ To Help Shape His Legacy
If there are two words that summarize Bob Dylan well, “Shadow Kingdom” fits the bill. The iconic artist is the master of the mysterious and shaping how he is seen by the public. With the […]
New Music Friday, Aug. 6, 2021
I love waking up to the smell of fresh music on Friday mornings. My ritual is to rise early and crack open the internet vault of new music releases, then I start digging until I […]
New Music Friday, July 30, 2021
Saving the best for last has been a theme as of late for New Music Friday and the idiom holds true for July 30, 2021. Blues Traveler, who is playing Hard Rock Hotel and Casino […]
Wolfgang Van Halen Makes Monster Debut With ‘Mammoth WVH’
Wolfgang Van Halen is a powerful name. Combining the classic Wolfgang, in reference to Mozart for whom he was named, with the rocking Van Halen, the kid was destined for musical greatness. I first saw […]
New Music Friday, July 23, 2021
The great thing about being creative is you can do it forever. There is nothing stopping artists from working for as long as they want, and many keep going. I’ve always been a fan of […]
Apathy Searches For Tranquil Waters ‘Where The River Meets The Sea’
Apathy puts the past and the future in his sights as he contemplates the present for his latest album. A voicemail from his father who died shortly before recording and more from his friends introduce […]