Music Related Books
‘Tis the season of giving. I have read some excellent books about music in the last couple of years, so I thought it would be fun to share them, in case any of you are looking for some cool reading … Continued
‘Tis the season of giving. I have read some excellent books about music in the last couple of years, so I thought it would be fun to share them, in case any of you are looking for some cool reading … Continued
Often, when I am introducing one of the Webb Pierce songs I play, I talk about how comfortable he was in his fame and fortune in the 50s and early 60s. Among other things, he had a guitar shaped swimming … Continued
The holiday season is a time of giving. It’s also a very busy time, and although we may see friends and family at parties and special events, we are often too busy to spend any sizable chunks of time with … Continued
I have been creating Youtube Tours for my newsletter subscribers for several years. In each one I choose a theme, pull together a bunch of videos, and weave them into interesting stories. This was one of my early ones, and … Continued
Being born in 1961, I was exposed to go go dancing, and the grooves that inspired it, from a very early age- and I loved it.
I came across this on youtube today. It’s a video produced by the Country Music Hall Of Fame, showing an edited version of Emmylou Harris’s induction ceremony. It was beautifully done, and includes performances by several of the musicians she … Continued
This youtube tour covers a wild and unusual talent. Jerry Reed was an excellent session player and a clever and talented showman. Most remembered for his role in Smokey and the Bandit, he could go toe to toe guitar … Continued