Gary Louris on "Paging Mr. Proust" and His Favorite Shows
Although I cannot fully explain why — maybe the diversity of the songs and a vocal harmony or two — I mention to Jayhawks leader Gary Louris that I detect The Beatles (White Album) in the excellent new Jayhawks album, Paging Mr. Proust.
“I am flattered,” Louris responds. “It’s probably my
Guy Clark: My Favorite Memory of Him
"The only time I ever saw Guy Clark in person was a very long time ago. It was sometime around 1993 at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, California. The venue had stacked the bill with three local opening acts. The place was packed, but many in the
Skyboys Live at the Fabulous Rainbow Tavern, June 1979
This is not a review of a live show as much as it is a review of a recording of a live show which is almost the same thing, isn't it? I mean, it was one hell of a show judging by what is on this two-disc
Ron Thomason: A National Treasure
The Dry Branch Fire Squad is celebrating its 40 anniversary on the road this year, and has played an important and illuminating role in bluegrass music for many years. The group's frontman, Ron Thomason, combines his usually gentle satirical humor with a song selection that relies heavily on
David Cousins (The Strawbs) on Sandy Denny, Bill Monroe, and More
My record collection was once filled with so many great bands who formed in the 1960s and 1970s that some got short shrift. My mistake.
Then, a few years ago, I finally went to see Savoy Brown for the first time and was blown away by the band — particularly the
My First Non-DJ: Americana Promoter Al Moss
After doing this for a few months, I decided it's time to venture beyond the usual DJ stable and interview some people who are in the business but not directly "on the air." Al Moss is a record promoter who has been in the "biz&