First Listen: Johnny Cash Tribute “Bitter Tears”
I have a soft spot for Johnny Cash. The first time I heard ‘At Folsom Prison’ marked a turning point
Read MoreYou Should Listen: The Meadows Brothers “Home Recordings/Demos”
On the Bandcamp page of The Meadows Brothers is a recording called “Home Recordings/Demos”…tracks which I believe became the disc
Read MoreTom Rush Interview (December 28th at Symphony Hall)
Growing up I was extremely lucky to have great music in constant rotation around the house courtesy of my old
Read MoreFirst Listen: Bryan Gallo “The Party Guest”
Bryan Gallo has a small sense of my good friend Glenn Yoder to his voice. That is really the only
Read More2014 Year End Rant: Resolutions, Thankfulness, and Realizations
It comes the time every year where I like to look back and see what happened this year, what was
Read MorePatrick Coman “Reds & Blues” Album Review and Preview
‘Reds & Blues’ is the latest from local music afficianado and songwriter, Patrick COman. This is undoubtedly Coman’s most impressive
Read MoreThe 2014 “BIG RED” Recognition Winners Are…
Say what you want about awards shows or ceremonies or supposed secret cult societies that trying to stick it to
Read MorePlanning for Canadian Music Festivals: A Reference for U.S. Musicians (by Michael Freeman)
Well, its about that time of year when you should be thinking about the summer (lets face it, for planning
Read MoreLizard Lounge Open Mic Challenge: The Best Deal in Town
The Lizard has played host to some of my favorites shows I have ever played or seen. My pal Greg
Read MoreThrough the Artist’s Eyes: Recording at Dirt Floor
In recording a new project, I had initial plans that were a bit more aspirational than I came up with.
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