Singer, banjoist, composer, and bandleader Cynthia Sayer has been inducted into the National Banjo Hall of Fame
A few tunes to honor Dad
Posted June 14th, 2013 at 12:33 pm (UTC+0)
By Katherine Cole June 17th is Father’s day in the US. Last month, we celebrated Mother’s Day in song, now it’s equal time for dear old Dad. When I set out to document Father’s Day in song, I was thinking that songwriters didn’t have the same enthusiasm for “dad songs” that they do for the […]
Ben Tucker, R.I.P.
Posted June 4th, 2013 at 7:44 pm (UTC+0)
Jazz bassist and composer Ben Tucker has been killed in a strange and terrible accident. The truest tribute to any musician is his or her music. And, for all his accomplishments as a musician and businessman, Tucker was best known for writing the song “Comin’ Home Baby,” a wonderfully funky tune covered by jazz and […]
That’s Dr. Hootie to you…
Posted May 21st, 2013 at 8:55 pm (UTC+0)
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By Katherine Cole Put down the keyboard, no need to send the outraged missive. I know that Darius Rucker was the lead singer of the group and there really was no one named “Hootie” in Hootie and the Blowfish. But there is a Dr. Darius Rucker and his latest hit is “Wagon Wheel.” The rocker […]
Acting Like Musicians
Posted May 10th, 2013 at 4:14 pm (UTC+0)
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By Ray McDonald Hugh Laurie is one heck of an actor. Famed for his roles in the British TV series “Blackadder” and “Jeeves and Wooster,” he burst onto United States TV screens in 2004 as irascible M.D. Gregory House. His show, “House,” earned him multiple awards and the distinction of being among the highest-paid actors […]
Four Songs for Mother’s Day!
Posted May 9th, 2013 at 4:10 pm (UTC+0)
By Katherine Cole In the US, we celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May—a bit later than our friends in the UK and several European and Middle Eastern countries, but earlier than some. But no matter which day you’re honoring Mom, there are plenty of songs for the occasion. In fact, there are […]
Farewell, Wichita Lineman
Posted May 2nd, 2013 at 9:19 pm (UTC+0)
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By Ray McDonald We know we’re going to die. The circumstances usually remain a mystery – and mercifully so, don’t you think? However, when we can see the end approaching, how do we face it? For Glen Travis Campbell, the answer lies in his great love, music. The son of an Arkansas farmer, he learned […]
Happy 80th birthday Willie Nelson!
Posted May 1st, 2013 at 4:30 pm (UTC+0)
By Katherine Cole He’s a poet, an activist, an actor and an author—and now we’re celebrating 80 years of Willie Nelson.Funny how times slips away, isn’t it? Not only is that one of my very favorite Willie Nelson songs —but it’s front of mind after seeing all the “Happy 80th Birthday Willie Nelson!” posts on […]
Make Mine A Double
Posted April 30th, 2013 at 9:52 pm (UTC+0)
By Doug Levine If you’re in the mood for some great electric blues, look no further than two new releases from Stony Plain Records. First, veteran guitarist, singer and bandleader Duke Robillard treats us to his signature blend of R&B, rock, jazz and Tex-Mex on his new album, “Independently Blue.” I remember hearing the name […]
R.I.P. George Jones
Posted April 26th, 2013 at 5:10 pm (UTC+0)
By Katherine Cole George Jones, arguably the greatest country singer ever, died today. It’s not like we didn’t know it was coming. The Grand Ole Opry member and Country Music Hall of Famer was 81 years old and lived what you might call “a hard life.” But it was still a shock to see […]
