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Uncategorized | November 9, 2014

KAT DAHLIA: READY TO POUNCE

A driven young hip hop singer on the cusp of superstardom uses life…and a little rock and roll…to keep it real. by Steve Houk Is the world ready for Kat Dahlia? […]

Uncategorized | November 8, 2014

SHEILA E: THE STEADY BEAT OF RESILIENCY

  In her new memoir, percussionist Sheila E. celebrates success and stares down her demons. By Steve Houk It’s the 1960s in San Francisco, and the times they are a-changin’. […]

Uncategorized | November 2, 2014

Eric Johnson: The Quest To Stay Satisfied

Eric Johnson’s reputation as one of the world’s most adventurous guitarists wasn’t gained by accident.  By Steve Houk You’d think such a revered, respected and just plain out-of-this-world guitarist like Eric […]

Uncategorized | October 31, 2014

RICHARD MARX: EUPHORIC MYSTERY

An ’80s-’90s pop rock hit machine has way more to him than meets the eye, though there’s a lot there, too.  By Steve Houk Picture this: A cute dimple-faced, 5-year-old Richard Marx, standing in […]

Uncategorized | October 20, 2014

THE JAYHAWKS’ GARY LOURIS: SAVING HIMSELF

The leader of seminal Americana band The Jayhawks is back and better than ever after a dark time.  By Steve Houk Back in the day, I remember always being so […]

Uncategorized | October 13, 2014

HERB ALPERT: CONTINUING TO RISE

Ah, the timeless sounds of childhood. Crickets and peepers singing in the woods. Those chimes out on the back porch. My father calling out across the neighborhood to come on home […]

Uncategorized | September 24, 2014

Puss N Boots: It’s All About The Connection

Three talented musicians, including one superstar, find a common bond and yeah, a great band. By Steve Houk It’s tough to know what to do next after you’ve sold more […]

Uncategorized | September 22, 2014

38 SPECIAL: SPIRIT OF THE UNDERDOG

A Southern rock mainstay still has his band on the road after 40 grueling yet ultimately satisfying years.  By Steve Houk It was back in the early 80’s, and the guys in 38 Special knew […]

Uncategorized | August 29, 2014

LONG LOST SONG IGNITES A BOND

A song that sat unsung for decades sparks a unique and exciting collaboration. By Steve Houk It’s a really cool thing when something written long ago can be resurrected in […]