Ken Burns’ Country Music
Looking forward to this new offing from Ken Burns — and its Hank Williams’ birthday. country and westernhank williamsken burnsroots music
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Wilko Johnson
Born on this date. About. And live. dr feelgoodguitarmusicpub rockrock ‘n rollwilko johnson
Jeff Lynne’s ELO
If ever there was a sound that captured the upbeat 70s it would have to be ELO. Whether one was into rock ‘n roll, prog-rock, power pop (even Abba-rites doff their hats), or disco and much in-between, pretty much anyone could get behind ELO’s infectious hooks, lush tongue-in-cheek bombast, danceability and classy production. This emphasis…
Widespread Panic
For those of us who couldn’t catch the band at Jazz Fest here they are streamed from a few weeks ago, sans Bayou Lena (start time @ 24:30). Here is a nice write-up of their Jazz Fest appearance. In other news, Tom Jones showed up unannounced at Chickie Wah Wah joining expat Jon Cleary. And Bonerama…
Popol Vuh Reissue
Released today. Here is a good survey article from a few years back. Florian FrickemusicPopol VuhWerner Herzog
Dick Dale: godfather of surf guitar
Obituary in The Guardian. Dale was pivotal in the development of the Fender Stratocaster guitar. Dick DaleguitarMisirlousurf music
The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul
Released today. OffBeat interview. Branford MarsalisJazznew orleanssaxophone
