Sign in Become a member

Gary Stoller

Allison Moorer on Leonard Cohen in a Theater and Hayes Carll in Her Living Room

Allison Moorer on Leonard Cohen in a Theater and Hayes Carll in Her Living Room

There were plenty of valid reasons for the five-year gap between Allison Moorer’s acclaimed 2010 album Crows and her new album Down to Believing. “Well, I’ll give you the list,” she says when I ask. “I became a parent. I toured in Steve Earle’s band while getting

Kim Simmonds (Savoy Brown) on Eric Clapton and Jerry Lee Lewis

Kim Simmonds (Savoy Brown) on Eric Clapton and Jerry Lee Lewis

Names like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Jeff Beck quickly come to mind when discussing the greatest British rock and blues guitarists. Few venture forth the name Kim Simmonds – a Welshman who, night after night, rips off guitar licks that Otis Rush and B.B. King would be proud to

My Turn: Van Morrison and Creedence Clearwater Revival

My Turn: Van Morrison and Creedence Clearwater Revival

As Van Morrison strode onto the stage carrying his saxophone at Forest Hills Stadium in New York City June 19, numerous memories came to my mind. There were thoughts of many incredible concerts I saw Morrison perform at other venues through the years, but one thought prevailed that had nothing

Jorma Kaukonen Remembers Cream, Santana, Bill Monroe, and Bob Dylan Blowing His Mind

Jorma Kaukonen Remembers Cream, Santana, Bill Monroe, and Bob Dylan Blowing His Mind

Jorma Kaukonen is one of the legendary names from the 1960s rock explosion. He was a founding member of Jefferson Airplane, and later started Hot Tuna with Airplane bassist Jack Casady. And he remembers a few concerts during that time that blew his mind. He saw Cream at Winterland in

Radoslav Lorkovic: One of Folk's Most in-Demand Sidemen Recalls His Favorite Shows

Radoslav Lorkovic: One of Folk's Most in-Demand Sidemen Recalls His Favorite Shows

Radoslav Lorkovic has recorded eight albums, but he is best known for the virtuoso musicianship and beauty he has put into many other artists’ music – both live and in the studio. Born in Croatia before moving to America at age six, the classically trained pianist and accordionist played three shows

Chris Hillman Will Never Forget Seeing Pete Seeger, The Beatles, and the Boss

Chris Hillman Will Never Forget Seeing Pete Seeger, The Beatles, and the Boss

Though many music fans still do not recognize his name, Chris Hillman has had a monumental impact on American music and may have one of the most impressive resumes of any contemporary musician. He’s probably most famous for being a founder of the legendary Byrds in 1964, with Roger