Nashville is a great town, even if my introduction to it was a little cruddy.
Deep Cuts: Songs About Nashville
From the Stacks: John Lennon – Miscellaneous Tracks
Here we have a pretty cool 1996 bootleg CD from one (1) John Lennon. I’m not sure, but I think Mr. Lennon recorded previously with a band named the Beagles or something […]
Deep Cuts: Doctor Songs
Larry Spragg, Night Doctor just might be the greatest television vehicle Wayne Rogers never starred in, but there’s still hope. Trapper John recently turned 80, which sounds like just the right age […]
From the Stacks: Klaatu – 3:47 EST / Self-Titled
The Beatles broke up in 1970, and we spent the rest of the decade in denial: They’re getting back together, it’s just a matter of time. Wings isn’t so bad, and neither […]
The (Kind Of) Complete Woodstock: Keef Hartley Band
Keef Hartley is an interesting footnote in rock history. He became the drummer for Rory Storm and the Hurricanes after their drummer left to join The Beatles. Oh, Ringo — what a […]
79. No One Will Guide You Through Armagideon Time
“Hey, you’re a little headbanger. Want these?” I handed Sherri’s little brother my 8-track collection: KISS, AC/DC, Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, Black Sabbath. “Why, what’s wrong with them?” “Nothing. I’m just not […]
57. I’d Give You Everything I’ve Got For A Little Piece Of Mind
I’m desperate — my tank is empty. The notebook hasn’t been marked up in days. I turned on my iPod today and a tumbleweed rolled across the screen. For the first time […]
Deep Cuts: Ten Covers Done Right
Sure every garage band when I was growing up played “Freebird,” but that doesn’t mean they played it well or brought anything new to the table. That’s what makes a good cover […]
11. Hey It’s Good To Be Back Home Again
Finding a road into South Carolina has been tough. It should not be so difficult. The interstate medians are wide there, and the traffic is light. But those are the wrong roads, […]
