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Uncategorized | May 11, 2017

GARRY TALLENT: LET THE BASS MAN SING

The guy who gave Bruce Springsteen his deep end from day one finally gets his solo turn.  By Steve Houk When Garry Tallent and his family moved to Neptune City, New Jersey in 1964, […]

Uncategorized | May 5, 2017

RHIANNON GIDDENS: DEEP DIVE DOWN THE FREEDOM HIGHWAY

One of music’s most powerful voices creates a stunning album that speaks to her own intense passion. By Steve Houk You know, Rhiannon Giddens has deep thoughts. Not just about the many details of the […]

Uncategorized | April 6, 2017

JAY FARRAR: LOOKING BACK WHILE MOVING FORWARD

An Americana music pioneer looks to the past while moving ahead. By Steve Houk The rise of Americana music wouldn’t have happened as easily or as profoundly without Jay Farrar in the mix. […]

Uncategorized | April 5, 2017

WILLIE NILE: HOW DOES IT FEEL

One of rock’s great singer/songwriters finds pure joy in playing the music of his hero. By Steve Houk   There’s no doubt…Willie Nile found a major niche covering an idol. The […]

Featured | March 23, 2017

Ann Wilson: Struggling To Be Free

A rock and roll legend finds a much needed respite away from her groundbreaking band. By Steve Houk At 66, she remains the reigning queen of classic rock, still with the […]

Uncategorized | March 22, 2017

RISING APPALACHIA: NEVERTHELESS, PERSISTING

An exceptional folk-hybrid band takes stock of a rapidly changing world as they continue on their journey. By Steve Houk Of all the bands in the land that could have […]

Uncategorized | March 20, 2017

DAVY KNOWLES: TO INFINITY AND BEYOND

Playing alongside rock greats, and even for some astronauts in space, is all part of a guitar master’s amazing journey. By Steve Houk If you’re a rock and roll fan, especially […]

Uncategorized | March 3, 2017

SUBLIME STORYTELLING WITH THE SOUTHERN SOUL ASSEMBLY

Four superb musicians make magic together playing stripped down songs and telling stories. By Steve Houk If you’re gonna sit around the bonfire or up on the front porch, drinkin’ […]

Uncategorized | December 12, 2016

MUSIC LIGHTS UP A WORLDWIDE CRISIS

The Lampedusa concerts cast a beam on a growing humanitarian plight. By Steve Houk Lampedusa is a tiny island in the Mediterranean Sea, about 70 miles off the coast of Italy. […]