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John Hiatt & the Goners Bring "Slow Turning" Anniversary Tour to A Close

John Hiatt & the Goners Bring "Slow Turning" Anniversary Tour to A Close

It's been a privilege to watch the arc of John Hiatt's career. I say arc because I first saw John in concert in 1979, by then he had 3 albums out, so it was by no means the beginning of his career. At the time New

Keith Sykes Delivers on "Songs From A Little Beach Town"

One of America's best songsmiths is back with a charming little ep entitled "Songs From A Little Beach Town". After moving in more of a country direction the last several projects, Keith throws his audience a change up in the form of a trip to Key

Eulogy for a King: "My B.B. King” by Ron Levy

Eulogy for a King: "My B.B. King” by Ron Levy

When I learned of the death of Riley Ben "B.B." King my first thoughts went to my old friend and former client Ron Levy. Ron was blessed to be the keyboard player in the B.B. King Band from 1969 to 1976. Due to the number of

Drum World Misses A Beat: Joseph F. Pulice Sr., May 19, 1928-August 18, 2013

Drum World Misses A Beat: Joseph F. Pulice Sr., May 19, 1928-August 18, 2013

If you play drums and grew up in Southeast Wisconsin during the 1970s or 1980s odds are pretty good you learned how to play from "Papa" Joe Pulice or at least had some lessons at his drum store, Pulice Music Unlimited in Racine. A member of the Drum

Bubba on the Big Ticket: Birthday Wishes to Bob Enos

Bubba on the Big Ticket: Birthday Wishes to Bob Enos

July 4th is always a bittersweet holiday for me. Sure I love the time of year, getting together with friends and family, music festivals, fireworks etc. However July 4th is also the birthday of Bob Enos, long time trumpet player in Roomful of Blues and countless sessions as a hired