Clueless In Portland: the Bob Dylan and John Mellancamp Concert at Edgefield, August 29th
It was finally dark in Troutdale, Oregon, the lights went down and an off stage announcers voice introduced the Dylan band by concluding in a tongue and cheek manner "often written off as a has been." Bob Dylan had brought his endless traveling minstrel show to three sold
Dirty Linen is Dead, Long Live Driftwood Magazine!
Like most people in the music business, I found myself shocked and surprised by the sudden death of Dirty Linen. A venerated publication for folk/roots/world music, Dirty Linen was where I learned of many great new bands or musical movements. And then one day it was gone. I
Carissa's Wierd: The Band That Got Away
The late days: Ben Bridwell, Jeff Hellis, Sarah Standard, Jenn Ghetto,Mat Brooke and Sera Cahoone
I saw Carissa's Wierd for the first time this July. It was at the Showbox Theater here in Seattle - a venue the band never would have packed when they were actually
On Katrina, Johnny Cash, and Glenn Beck
There's a song by the Three Dog Night, covered by Waylon, Elvis, and others which opens with the line, "well, I've never been to Spain, but I kinda like the music." Change it to New Orleans and you have my thoughts on the city.
Dylan LeBlanc- Free Download
Check out this download from newcomer Dylan LeBlanc. He's not yet 20 years old but seems to come by this naturally as his father was a Muscle Shoals session player and his new album was self-produced and recorded live. I first became aware of him through one of
Neo Classical - Performance Enhancing Drugs For Musicians?
NEO CLASSICAL
Performance Enhancing Drugs for Musicians?
Is the scourge of the professional athletic world rearing its ugly head in the music industry?
by Drew McManus
September 27, 2004
This summer’s Olympics games were marked by several high profile performance enhancing drug scandals. Several high profile athletes tested positive