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Jan. 14, 2022

Rob Derhak

As this pandemic and it’s multiple waves hopefully slowly wind down, we’re finding out what artists in our community have been up to. Aside from zoom performances and playing small acoustic gigs, Rob Derhak of moe., was quiet...

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Dec. 6, 2021

Barry Waldrep - Tribute to Tony Rice

Last year, on Christmas Day 2020, we lost the great Tony Rice. He was an influential acoustic guitar player not just for the bluegrass community but for the folk and acoustic jazz worlds as well. He was undoubtedly one of …

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Dec. 3, 2021

Tim and Greg from The Mother Hips

Mother Hips co-founders Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono have been at it now for 30 years. The pandemic allowed the pair to work on their record Glowing Lantern a great representation of their career to date. Master songwriters, p...

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Nov. 29, 2021

Jake Shimabukuro

Admittedly, I’ve gotten to the Jake Shimabukuro story a little late. For those unaware, Jake is the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele. That is to say, many play his instrument, but few have the skill, dexterity and finger strength ...

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Nov. 22, 2021

Apollo Suns

If you know Winnipeg, Manitoba, the thought of that city producing an instrumental psychedelic jazz infused rock band is pretty crazy. Located in central Canada, Winnipeg is generally known for two things; cold winters and bu...

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Nov. 19, 2021

Tom Hamilton Jr.

Lacuna, is as much an ambient LP as it is a journey into raw improvisation from pianist Holly Bowling and guitarist Tom Hamilton Jr.. Sure, tracks on this new LP from the Ghost Light band mates could certainly be featured …

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Nov. 15, 2021

Jim Scott

Neal Casal was a brilliant musician, singer, songwriter, and music aficionado who we lost way to early back in 2019. Like everyone else who crossed his path, I was devastated to hear that Neal sadly took his own life, just …

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Nov. 1, 2021

Neal Francis

There has been a palpable buzz over the last little bit for singer songwriter Neal Francis whose album "In Plain Sight" is due out November 5th on ATO Records. This Chicago based piano player is a bit of a throwback …

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Oct. 25, 2021

Brad Barr of The Slip

Explaining The Slip and their sound is quite frankly near impossible. They are a trio made up of Brad Barr on guitar, drummer Andrew Barr and bassist Marc Friedman. In simplest terms, they are an avant-rock outfit that’s been...

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Oct. 22, 2021

Warren Haynes of Gov't Mule

For the next album, Gov’t Mule have produced their first real blues record, Heavy Load Blues arriving on-line and in store November 12 on Fantasy records. It’s a 13 track masterpiece with both Warren Haynes penned originals a...

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Oct. 18, 2021

Wade MacNeil of Dooms Children

I get all kinds of pitches regarding guests for the podcast. I also pour over hundreds of hours of music that’s sent to me. So when a publicist sends me a press release about a hardcore artist who has recently …

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Oct. 15, 2021

Eric Gould of Marble Eyes

Marble Eyes are a rock band based out of the New Hampshire Seacoast. They are actually a supergroup made up of musicians from the area who came together to play music during the pandemic. The most recognizable member of the …

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Oct. 11, 2021

Ethan Miller of Howlin' Rain

I first met Ethan Miller, the Howlin’ Rain's frontman, a few years back and have always found him to be quite musically eclectic and an extremely poignant wordsmith. So when I got word that this Bay Area based musician was …

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Oct. 9, 2021

Larkin Poe & Nu Deco Ensemble

Just a few weeks ago, Larkin Poe and Nu Deco Ensemble released the collaborative effort Paint the Roses (Live in Concert) The pairing is an interesting one with roots rock sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe being ...

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Oct. 4, 2021

Bill Payne of Little Feat

Little Feat are, without a doubt one of the pioneering bands of the jam band scene. They’ve managed to keep going after key personnel have passed, and remain one of the most influential bands in rock music. The list of …

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