Here’s a look at my favorite records of 1974 which was yet another fabulous year in music. In addition to a “top ten” there are also five additional fab records from that year that I just had to mention. One thing to note is that I didn’t discover my top three discs from 1974 until […]
In a nod to March being “Woman’s History” month, Nashville singer-songwriter Susan Anders will be releasing the delightfully ambitious “13 Women.” From Helen Keller to Amelia Earhart, Anders has crafted 13 songs inspired by 13 magnificent women. The project was produced by her and her husband, Tom Manche, in his East Nashville studio. The record, […]
It’s January 22, 2021 and this new box set just came in the mail today. Join me as I take a look inside. PLEASE LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE!
Watch me take a trip to Spring Hill, TN to visit a great new record shop that opened just a year and a half ago. Well-stock and fairly-priced, its a place that you definitely need to visit. In addition to a ton of new and used vinyl, there’s also music books and mags to browse […]
I sure hope that you were hip to this great 1982 LP by British singer and keyboardist Paul Carrack. On this record he was joined by his producer and band mate Nick Lowe and his fantastic Noise to Go. Together they were one of the best live bands around at the time and this record […]
Here’s a quick look at the six studio LPs by the hugely successful chart-topping British band, The Jam. Never achieving the kind of fame in the US that they achieved back at home, yours truly likewise had not given the band they attention they deserved. More a fan of Jam leader Paul Weller’s later adventures […]
Like it did for me, reading this 11 Questions interview with Jon Reynolds with introduce you to both an exciting new Nashville artist as well as some other fascinating musicians with whom he has worked. The title of the upcoming debut EP from Jon Reynolds & the Aches, “Petrichor,” also added one of the coolest […]
Since I am guilty of not listening to enough new music, I hesitated doing a best of for 2020. But on the other hand, there were a few records that I just loved that I couldn’t resist talking about. So, here’s a look at all the 2020 releases I bought narrowed down to the eight […]
Here’s a record that I just know you will love. It’s 1989’s unexpected one-off musical partnership from Texan Darden Smith and Brit Boo Hewerdine. “Evidence” is a great acoustic-based record full of great songs sung in a blend of pop and folk. Have a taste and check out what I have to say about it. […]
There’s a lot of ties between the great states of Texas and Tennessee. It started when the Volunteer State helped at the Alamo and continues today through the many great songwriters who have called both places home. Add to the list Country/Americana artist Mason Lively who is currently living the best of both worlds by […]
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