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Dan Penn Delights with ‘Living on Mercy’

Dan Penn Delights with ‘Living on Mercy’

Dan Penn is a national treasure. He may not be the household name he should be, but everyone’s been moved by his and Chips Moman’s “Dark End of the Street” and “Do Right Woman,” or his and Spooner Oldham’s “I’m Your Puppet.” Living on Mercy offers

THE READING ROOM: Book Gives ‘Nashville Cats’ Their Due

THE READING ROOM: Book Gives ‘Nashville Cats’ Their Due

In 2015, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville mounted an exhibit titled “Dylan, Cash, and the Nashville Cats: A New Music City” that ran for almost two years. As Kyle Young, CEO of the Hall and Museum, pointed out, the exhibit was “a testament not only

THE READING ROOM: Eddie Floyd on ‘Knock on Wood’ and His Life in Soul

THE READING ROOM: Eddie Floyd on ‘Knock on Wood’ and His Life in Soul

Soul legend Eddie Floyd wrote, or co-wrote, many memorable hit songs, including “634-5789,” “I’ve Never Found a Girl (To Love Me Like You Do),” and “Knock on Wood.” Now, in his autobiography, written with Tony Fletcher, the Alabama native carries readers on a journey through his life, from his

THE READING ROOM: Remembering Charlie Daniels Through His Memoir

THE READING ROOM: Remembering Charlie Daniels Through His Memoir

When Charlie Daniels died last week, the tributes and accolades poured in from friends and fellow musicians. In their own ways, they each focused on Daniels’ contribution to music, his deep religious faith, and his loyal friendship and generosity and grace. Doug Gray of the Marshall Tucker Band — which, along

Christian Sedelmyer’s Fiddle Unfolds Collaborative Beauty Housed in ‘Ravine Palace’

Christian Sedelmyer’s Fiddle Unfolds Collaborative Beauty Housed in ‘Ravine Palace’

Christian Sedelmyer’s new album opens with the sprightly tune “Table Mountain,” with his violin circling nimbly around Andrew Marlin’s mandolin. The tune opens slowly in two leisurely measures before blossoming into a lively reel that allows every instrument to dance around the tune’s musical theme. It’s

THE READING ROOM: New Levon Helm Book Delves into The Band and Beyond

THE READING ROOM: New Levon Helm Book Delves into The Band and Beyond

Levon Helm would have turned 80 this week. It’s been just over eight years since his unmistakable voice fell silent and his steady, propulsive drumming rolled over yonder. Spending the day listening to his music — whether from his years with The Hawks or The Band or from his albums

THE READING ROOM: Buffalo Rose’s Lucy Clabby on Plays, Poetry, and Playing with Words

THE READING ROOM: Buffalo Rose’s Lucy Clabby on Plays, Poetry, and Playing with Words

Lucy Clabby grew up in Wilmette, Illinois, spending happy summer days reading at her spacious local public library. “They had a great YA section, and on beautiful sunny days, I could stay there all day reading,” she recalls fondly. Her deep love of reading has never left her, and she