Folk Music | August 18, 2019
Rufus Wainwright: Blessed By Life“I just stepped out of the ocean to talk to you. I live…a blessed existence.” In many ways, Rufus Wainwright does live a blessed existence. He is a highly regarded […]
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Uncategorized | October 17, 2018
Ottmar Liebert’s Flamenco RevolutionA true master of his craft brings his own unique sound to a traditional musical genre. When you hear the name Ottmar Liebert, some people who don’t know any […]
Uncategorized | August 12, 2018
Johnny Mathis: It Is For Him To SayThere are not alot of artists with the kind of resume Johnny Mathis has. In fact, hardly any. I mean, look at the stats, the third biggest selling artist of […]
Uncategorized | January 24, 2018
Raul MIDÓN: From Darkness Comes LightA Grammy-nominated musician faces his blindness head on and soars to new heights. By Steve Houk Some blind people say that not being able to see amplifies your remaining senses […]
Uncategorized | August 16, 2017
JONNY LANG: FOLLOWING THE SIGNSA rock and roll mainstay often loves seeing the cards fall where they may when creating his special brand of music. By Steve Houk Yep, it’s the stuff of rock […]
Uncategorized | August 13, 2017
WALTER TROUT: TRUE BLUES SURVIVOROne of the blues’ most spectacular guitar men survives the biggest challenge of his life by doing what he does best. By Steve Houk You don’t have to go much […]
Uncategorized | August 8, 2017
KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD KEEPS LAYING IT ON DOWNA blues guitar master reveres the past while also savoring the new sounds it inspires. By Steve Houk There is almost always a seminal moment in a musician’s life, that […]
Uncategorized | July 29, 2017
MICHELLE BRANCH: SIMPLE TWIST OF FATEOnce a superstar at 20, Michelle Branch had to suffer hardship before a Black Key helped her rediscover success and happiness. By Steve Houk One never knows how life will […]
Uncategorized | July 21, 2017
COME TOGETHERI loved Linkin Park. I’m not saying this only because Chester died yesterday. Not at all. For one, their two masterpieces Hybrid Theory and Meteora took this 40-something parent of four wayyy out of […]
Uncategorized | June 16, 2017
RICKY SKAGGS: BEST OF BOTH WORLDSA very thankful country/bluegrass legend pays homage to those who guided his way. By Steve Houk If you’re Ricky Skaggs these days, well, you’re sittin’ pretty, you’re lovin’ life. Let’s look at […]