The Drive-In style set up at the ranch was in the same fashion as going to the movies, except this movie theatre had a real PA system. Cars were parked in rows and the social distance tailgating was highly successful. There were limited VIP tables set up in front of the stage for a bit more… Continue reading High Plains Buffalo Jam 2020 | Recap & Photos
Do you dance when you stream a show? I can’t do it. But I’ll admit, as the stage lights came up, replacing Billy Strings’ concert poster, I could feel the gooseflesh on my arms perking up. What is a full concert experience right now? Interactive? Maybe. Original? Definitely. Happening now; unfolding with, or in spite,… Continue reading Billy Strings | City Winery Nashville | 7/23/2020
Al Stewart has been a notable singer/songwriter for more than fifty years. On his first four albums, which were not originally released in the United States, he was accompanied by such notable musicians as Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Richard Thompson, and Rick Wakeman. Stewart is probably best known for his two radio hits “Year… Continue reading City Winery presents Al Stewart
It is easy to understand that musicians whose lifeblood is not only playing for a crowd but feeding off their audience’s liveliness would feel an unfillable void during these unusual times. From a fan’s perspective, they couldn’t think of anywhere better to be than with their favorite band, with that crowd, in that sacred space… Continue reading Billy Strings | The Station Inn | 7/18/2020
Tuesday, November 3, 2020, is Election Day. You should know this unless you’ve buried your head in the sand which is somewhat understandable considering this crazy climate. (By the way, it’s a myth ostriches do this. From a distance, it may look like it has buried its very small head in the sand. However, it… Continue reading Town Mountain | “You Can’t Win Em All”
“Oh my god, ok, it’s happening.” – Michael Scott With a Billy Strings show upcoming (I almost thought I’d never say that again), is it weird that the only thing on my mind is what to wear for my first concert in four months? I dig through my closet and found an old DelFest shirt,… Continue reading Billy Strings | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville | 7/16/2020
What is that ingredient that every kitchen needs? Is it butter? Salt? Every kitchen needs good clean running water. The water of life runs through the hearth of every good kitchen. The stove, the water, and a whole lotta love are staples for every warm memory of the family time in the kitchen. It gets… Continue reading "Soul Food – Cooking with Maceo" | Review
I love it! The Ghost of Paul Revere absolutely nailed it with their new single and accompanying music video, “Love At Your Convenience.” The vocals are powerful while the instrumentals are heavy and deeply rooted in a soulful mixture of folk, bluegrass, rock and a touch of alternativeness. They refer to their style as ‘holler… Continue reading The Ghost of Paul Revere | “Love At Your Convenience”
I was climbing into bed when I heard the sound of my pipes screaming. The rush of water deafening the late night quiet. This time I knew exactly what it was. The woman in the silver BMW, minus plates was using my driveway faucet to shower again. The first time she did this I ran… Continue reading Emily Barker | A Dark Murmuration of Words | Review
I have heard countless times, “America is the greatest country on earth.” Always on top. Our COVID-19 case counts are almost a quarter of the world’s totals. Deaths! This analogy is used often, really capturing the grim reality. If three planes, holding approximately 350 people each, crashed every day that would be the equivalent of… Continue reading Maceo Parker | “Soul Food – Cooking with Maceo”
