Remembering Pete Seeger: A Time to Sing
“He passed away, that doesn’t mean he’s gone.” Arlo Guthrie
Sometimes it seems life spins us through a series of circles and cycles. Along the way we find the wise ones; heroes we call them. Our cultural heroes sit uncomfortably on a pedestal we make for them. When
The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark (DVD Review)
THE BYRD WHO FLEW ALONE is a full-length documentary exploring the life and music of former Byrd, Gene Clark. It is subtitled ‘The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark’ and is an exploration of the successes, misfortunes and adversities suffered by of one of the most influential singer/songwriters of
Robert Hill – My Corner
I’d never heard of songwriter and slide guitarist Robert Hill when a mutual friend recently sent me a copy of his CD “ My Corner.” First impression: “ This sucks, it sounds just like EmmyLou Harris’s Wrecking Ball. Too much bass, too heavy on the bass drums. Too much affectation
The Anarchist Folk Ideals of Blackbird Raum
by Devon Léger
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – The image of the anarchist has traditionally been an image of menace. Whether a black-clad, masked, bomb-throwing terrorist in the early 20th century, or a black-clad, masked, molotov-cocktail throwing rioter in the early 21st century, it’s remarkable how consistent the stereotype has remained
Richie Furay Travels Hand in Hand with Kind Woman
by Terry Roland
There is no one more infectious in their passion and energy for music thanRichie Furay. The former co-founder of Buffalo Springfield and Poco, now going into his 70th year, shows no signs of letting up. In fact, in a recent phone conversation from his Colorado home, he
After Becoming Pen Pals, Musician Mary Fahl and Author Anne Rice Form an Everlasting Bond
Mary Fahl didn't need to become a vampire to achieve pop culture immortality. Famed author Anne Rice gave it to the enduring singer-songwriter by sinking her teeth into one memorable passage in her latest novel, The Wolves of Midwinter:
The radio was playing an old dreamy melodic song