Words cannot describe Joe Cocker’s performance last night at the 16th Annual Telluride Blues and Brews Festival. Having grown up listening to Joe on classic rock radio stations at a very young age, many of his songs are etched deep in the blueprint of my musical influences. Joe came on in the pouring rain, with… [...]
At this point I was completely drenched, probably had a few bruises on my head and shoulders from the pounding hail, and my shoes were like buckets of water. The only thing I had to shield myself was a tarp, so I probably looked like a giant brown monster. When Jackie came on the… Continue reading
When this legendary blues man hit the stage we were in for a seriously big sounding band. What do you get when you put together bass, drums, guitar, violin, two hand drummers, keys and a drummer? A huge sound that’s for sure. Add in a guest appearance from Jason Ricci for a harmonica battle with… [...]
Big Head Todd and The Monsters are very well known in Colorado. Having grown up in Connecticut, I would liken this band to one of my favorites out east, Max Creek. Todd Park Mohr is one hell of lead man, and an amazing electric guitar player. The band’s songs are creatively arranged, with some intricate… [...]
I’d never heard Jason Ricci perform prior to yesterday – this guy plays a mean harmonica. From the second he stepped on stage it was pure blues magic. The band was extremely tight, with each member playing a crucial role in the development of the songs. Unlike many blues bands where the rhythm section carries [...]
Today was the first day of the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival. The festival takes place in one of the most scenic mountain locations in the world, with the stage set right at the base of the mountain. First up to open the weekend was Carolyn Wonderland from Austin. Don’t let her shyness fool you, [...]
A lot of people ask the question – can someone write me a song? Now the answer is yes. If you want a song written for you, we’ll do it, and then post the MP3 for download. A while back Dan and I were having… Continue reading
Phish is a confusing band. Scratch that. Phish is a confusing……thing? They are one of the most polarizing musical acts to ever come along in pop culture. Everyone seems to have an opinion on them, and even though those opinions differ from one another, they’re usually pretty strong either way. Mine is certainly no… Continue reading
We just finished this one today. You know all those fond memories you think you have of the ‘good old days?’ Are you sure you’re remembering the whole story? Have a hear – “Cryin Out Loud” Right Click, “Save As” here to download the… Continue reading
Unfortunately, I can’t make it to Toots & the Maytals tonight at Brooklyn Bowl, so I’ll just write about how much I love this legendary reggae act. When I was growing up as a kid I used to go to ska shows all the time with my friends, and had a hell of a time [...]
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