Classic Rock | June 16, 2015
David Crosby: It’s The Songs, ManA rock and roll legend still has that magical spark that got him this far. (originally published 2015) When you ask David Crosby just what he thinks separates the music that he’s done solo, or […]
Blues | February 25, 2015
Beth Hart: Surviving To SingOne of music’s most powerful voices defines the word survivor. By Steve Houk livingonmusic.com POUR ME A DREAM AND PLAY ME A TUNE AND I’LL GET ALONG JUST AS LONG […]
Blues | February 17, 2015
Derek Trucks: From One Era To AnotherDerek Trucks says goodbye to one legend and continues to hone his own. By Steve Houk From what I hear, it was one helluva way to go out. The road had almost gone […]
Classic Rock | September 1, 2014
Don Felder: Beyond Hotel CaliforniaSo, what makes a song timeless, long-lasting and unforgettable? Well, a few things. One is the melody. Does it stick in your head? Do you want to keep singing it, like “Satisfaction,” […]
Classic Rock | August 18, 2013
The Ballad Of Henry PaulA Southern Rock mainstay has a story that falls in line with the genre’s lore. It seems that in the annals of Southern rock, the story very often goes like […]
Classic Rock | October 3, 2012
DAVID CASSIDY: COME ON, STAY HAPPYWhen one thinks back to the pantheon of ultra-hyped superstars in music history, names that instantly come to mind as the pioneers of that uber-level of fame are of course Elvis […]
Classic Rock | April 11, 2012
Greg Lake: One Very Lucky ManAs Neil Young once sang, “It’s better to burn out, than to fade away.” And ol’ Neil was dead on, the life and career of a rock and roll star […]
Living On Music | July 18, 2011
IMELDA MAY: PLAYING FOR OBAMA JUST ONE PART OF METEORIC RISESaying that “alot” has happened to Imelda May since the last time she and I talked a year or so ago might be the understatement of the year. Let’s see. For starters, how about singing […]
Instrumental | April 19, 2011
The Light And The Dark Of A Winning DanceWith a combination of mesmerizing presentation and a refreshingly supportive behind the scenes vibe, the West Springfield High School dance team is winning big, both on and off stage. It […]
Americana | April 6, 2011
Teddy Thompson: Slipping In And Out Of His GenesIt can be a blessing and a curse, being the offspring of a famous person. Expectations can be unrealistically high, and the pressure can be enormous to follow in their footsteps. […]