John Prine, named an American Treasure by the Smithsonian Institution, has been an iconic American songwriter and folksinger since the release of the eponymous John Prine in 1971. That recording contained enough timeless material to make people sit up and take notice: "Illegal Smile" and the...
I've been following Theory of a Deadman since their self-titled 2002 debut. Their latest album, Scars & Souvenirs , shows the band continues to improve with age. There are essentially two types of songs on the new album: Slower, melodic power ballads Driving, aggressive testosterone-fueled rock...
"How many times have you seen Dylan?" has now replaced the usual question, "Are you going to see Dylan?" This will make my 3rd time and I am anxiously awaiting the date. The intimate setting of Mesker should make for a unique musical experience. I saw John Mayall at the Blues Festival...