In Dublin, Ireland, in the early morning hours of July 29th, musician Glen Hansard, 56, died in a single-vehicle accident. He was characterized by those familiar with him as a...
A.J. Croce, who will be appearing at Humphrey’s by the Bay on Saturday, September 19, continues a 30-plus year career celebrating the diversity, soul, and sheer...
I read something online this morning. Apparently Garth Brooks’ daughter, Allie Colleen, doesn’t look forward to reading a million tributes about her dad when he dies...
Now in its third year, St. Michael’s Jazz Fest promises to offer ear candy for just about every aural taste. This year’s event, scheduled from 10:30am...
For Sandé Lollis, moving to Memphis isn’t exactly starting over. She’s performed there for years. She knows musicians there. She has scheduled gigs months in advance...
With Tiki Oasis fast approaching, one question remains surprisingly difficult to answer: “What is tiki?” It means different things to different people. It can be a...
Released in August of last year, Brad Mehldau will be presenting his Grammy-nominated Ride into the Sun live in concert on August 27 at the Balboa...
I’m always curious about how songs evolve, and I guess there’s no better documentation of that than by listening to recordings. Take Hank Williams’ “Lovesick Blues,”...
“Music is more than just hearing.” This quote by an American Sign Language (ASL) music interpreter has been rolling around my brain. Like many hearing people,...
