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Uncategorized | December 21, 2015

RISING APPALACHIA: KEEPIN’ UP THE REVOLUTION

Rising Appalachia (L-R, Biko Casini, David Brown, Leah Song, Chloe Smith) play the Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville on New Year’s Eve (photo courtesy Honk Honk Beep Beep Photography) The phenomenon […]

Uncategorized | November 24, 2015

NRBQ’S TERRY ADAMS: MONK-Y MAN

NRBQ’s founder brings his lifelong passion for a legend even more into focus. By Steve Houk Even as a kid, NRBQ founding member and piano man Terry Adamsknew what he liked: music. And […]

Uncategorized | November 11, 2015

DEL AND DAWG FOREVER

Two bluegrass legends keep the ties that bind strong for a half century. By Steve Houk You could almost call it a “crossroads” moment. At one such intersection in a field in […]

Uncategorized | November 9, 2015

Steve Hackett Dances With Wolves

A prog-rock guitar legend turns to a revered & feared creature for inspiration. By Steve Houk There’s something that feels totally appropriate about Steve Hackett dancing with wolves. I can’t put my finger on it, but […]

Uncategorized | November 8, 2015

COLIN HAY: SURVIVE THEN THRIVE

An 80’s superstar finally finds success and solace in a solo career. By Steve Houk In alot of ways, Colin Hay is just lucky to still be around. Like, above ground. It’s […]

Uncategorized | November 3, 2015

GEORGE WINSTON: DRIVEN TO PLAY

A piano master uses a serious health scare to craft more of his miraculous music. By Steve Houk The last time I interviewed George Winston, he was driving. It was about […]

Uncategorized | November 1, 2015

JOAN ARMATRADING: ME MYSELF AND I

A musical legend puts herself out there in the latter part of her career. By Steve Houk Recently, a friend of mine told me that when he was in college […]

Uncategorized | October 29, 2015

DAVE ALVIN: OF BLASTERS AND BROTHERS

The brothers who made up The Blasters find common ground after lost time. By Steve Houk Dave Alvin and his brother Phil made up the core of one of the most memorable […]

Uncategorized | October 20, 2015

INDIGO GIRLS: STILL SOUL SISTERS

The amazing women who make up one of America’s most successful musical duos of all time always seem to find their way back home. By Steve Houk Good news for Indigo Girls fans: […]