Hello Troubadourians! When I was learning to play the guitar, the music I listened to was either instrumental guitar music such as Chet Atkins and Barney...
The Police was a band that exploded onstage and imploded in the studio. ––Stewart Copeland (via YouTube interview) AIR Studios Montserrat must have provided a good...
When my son was little, he came home from elementary school and started work on a painting he’d learned the technique for in art class. He...
This column serves up vital info with a twist of snark, from someone who knows, including how to contact bookers, what’s a club’s audience capacity, do...
It’s November, welcome to it! This month I’m sharing a Record Reflection segment featuring Sandi King. Her new album is incredibly special and beautiful and full...
Welcome to October, pals! I have a double feature for you this month as I share interviews I did with Will Stucky and J. Oben. Dive...
Informal jamming is an essential part of the bluegrass scene. If you’ve got a guitar or other acoustic instrument at home and are looking for a...
Awards season is in full swing and the 67th annual Grammy Awards will take place February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. Widely known as “Music’s biggest...
Zenyatta Mondatta is a transitional album in many respects, it being not only the symmetrical midpoint of the discography but also the median overlap between the...