With her latest album Drama, Nicole Atkins has once again proven her talents far exceed a musician who had to struggle for six years to get it made and released. If not for her friendship with Chris Isaak and his connection to Sun Records, some...Continue Reading
“The music business hates me. To be honest, the gaps between albums have been mostly due to business. Labels turning over in the past. One label turned into a Nu metal label. Then it’s like, what do we do? With Columbia Records, Rick Rubin went completely radio silent. My last record came out during the pandemic. We did this...Continue Reading
While a pillar of Cosmic Country is its limitlessness, several foundations have become firmly rooted since its inception. The voyage for truth starts at traditional country music and rides a seamless through line to enthusiastically dancing in the desert. That makes Daniel Donato’s musical catalogue one of one. So are his hippie-country bandmates Mustang McGee, Sugarlegg, and Bronco Clark gliding back and forth across that musical through line over a hundred...Continue Reading
After years of relentless practice, endless touring, and a fixed vision on his Cosmic Country ethos, Daniel Donato has plenty to celebrate. His latest, and first live release, Ryman to Robert’s is the celebration of a celebration. If you’re confused, here’s the math. To celebrate the release of his last...Continue Reading
A beautiful sunset literally set the stage as long time favorites Wilco kicked off the second concert at Memphis’s newest musical venue the Grind City Amphitheater. With a picturesque backdrop and decades of fans taking in the new surroundings, Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy was in a particularly good mood, accurately prophesizing the summer...Continue Reading
Bubbly bassist Karina Rykman has emerged from a self-imposed hibernation to announce the release of her long awaited sophomore album Late Checkout. The 12-song album is set for release on September 25th, which happily coincides with her recently announced Webster Hall concert the same night. To help ease the three month wait, Rykman also released the album’s...Continue Reading
The Overton Park Shell in Memphis TN is as legendary a music venue as you will find. It’s where Elvis Presley performed his first paid gig as a musician in 1954. Since it opened in the 1930’s the venue has hosted everyone from the Allman Brothers to Johnny...Continue Reading
In a world loaded with music festivals of all shapes and sizes, Cathead Jam in Jackson MS stands out for staying true to form. The sixth annual festival held June 5-6 at Cathead Distillery was the perfect blend of music and community. On the musical side,...Continue Reading
With an unmatched one two punch as a vocalist and harpist, it hasn’t taken Mikaela Davis long to permanently plant herself in the Indy/jam band musical world. After years of hard work, the wind is at her back. And wisely, she’s taking full advantage of it. For her latest album Graceland Way, Davis embraces the California communal spirit, enlisting a long list of friends...Continue Reading
It’s a true toss up to pick what part of Don Was’s unending list of musical accomplishments is most impressive. There’s the 1988 trampoline bounce from an obscure producer to the top of the wish list for music elites to work with. Winning two Grammys for producing The B-52s immortal hit Love Shack and Bonnie Raitt’s album Nick of Time in a two-month span will do that. More improbale than Was’s rapid ascent is the fact he’s...Continue Reading