Photo by Diana King New-to-Nashville guitarist and songwriter Kevin Burnstein just had a crazy good debut album come out called “ATTACK DISTRACT DIVIDE.” Those caps in the title are intentional and emphasize the power of the message in Burnstein’s words sang over his simple but strong grungy sound. Tough times raise tensions and the songs […]
Here goes with the fourth installment of great records that you may have missed, the 1985 “lightning in a bottle” release by Dan Stuart (Green on Red) and Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate). Grab some beers, sit back and enjoy this loose and fun collaboration. PLEASE LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSRIBE
Photo by Molly McCormick Photography Now don’t call Nashville musical duo Sally & George by those names! Instead, show your hip musical knowledge and call this husband and wife team by their proper names of Shelby & Joel. Their stage name is in tribute to Shelby’s grandparents. Sally & George are upright bassist Shelby Means […]
Yes! The OG Basement is the latest venue to host safe socially distanced concerts in Music City. After finally securing the proper license, Mike Grimes has resurrected the old parking lot stage once used by his record store for special events at its former location above the famous music room. COVID shuttered the indoor Basement […]
I’m back again this time to look at the 14 studio LPs from one of my all-time favorite artists, Mr. Nick Lowe. Again, his is another record catalog that I have had the pleasure of experiencing in real time since Nick’s debut in 1978. The “Jesus of Cool” has sure made some great “Pure Pop […]
Photo by Landon Edwards Nashville artist Alexander Wren’s latest single carries the strange title “The Earth is Flat.” Released on September 18, it’s from a forthcoming album due out some time next year. You can give this fine song a listen here. Co-written with Nashville’s Lauren Weintraub, Wren’s soft and sensitive vocal rides across a […]
It’s way cool that 11 Questions gets to feature a potpourri of musical styles and the latest is the traditional jazz and blues of Colleen Orender. When not stationed at her regular home base at Downtown Nashville’s venerable supper club, The Standard, Colleen ventures out for gigs both around and out-of-own. Having built a reputation […]
Music City Mike visits another fantastic Fort Worth record store. I think I could spend a few days at Doc’s! Watch and see what I bring home. And please hit those buttons below the video to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE
Music City Mike visits this historic record store that dates back to 1957. Come take a look at a part of Texas music history and see what he buys! And please hit those buttons below the video to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE.
I’m not sure if the name has held up, but back in the 80s when I lived in Texas, Austin’s Guadalupe Street near the University of Texas campus was called “The Drag.” And, just off The Drag on 24th Street, there used to be a great beer and burger joint called Mad Dogs & Beans. […]
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