A little over 21 years ago I contacted three musician friends about helping me record a live album at my friend Jimmy Duke’s house concert series, Dark Thirty Productions. It...
When Troubadour publisher Liz Abbott asked me to write about my latest book, Kid with a Guitar: The Story of Memphis Minnie—what motivated me to write...
San Diego resident Michael Oletta was the archetypal autodidact. His childhood passion for photography led to a career as a professional image catcher. He specialized in...
Nestled in the mountains and meadows of the Cuyamaca Mountains east of San Diego, this legendary town is a true throwback in time. Founded in 1869...
It seems impossible that it’s been 30 years since Kenny Wayne Shepherd burst on the scene, the designated heir apparent as the next great blues guitar...
In the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, a teenage guitarist named Duane Eddy felt that his voice wasn’t good enough to record, so he turned...
Gator by the Bay, San Diego’s annual homage to all things New Orleans, is set for its 23rd installment May 7-10 at Spanish Landing Park down...
Jim Messina is a musical journeyman, to be sure—but he is so much more. As a musician, studio craftsman, singer‑songwriter, producer of groundbreaking albums, and pioneer...
What is the “real” version of a Bob Dylan song? Is “Blowin’ in the Wind” with us for his original acoustic performance vs. Peter, Paul &...
