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
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
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
Whether you realize it or not, if you’ve listened to music any of that last 40 or so years, odds are Don Was has had an impact on it. You should recognize the name. If not, you will definitely recognize the work. Was is “the” go to guy in the music industry....Continue Reading
2025 was a huge year for Eggy. In front of growing crowds, they spent the year touring in support of their sophomore release Waiting Game. They also crossed off a major bucket list item sharing the stage with their musical hero Bruce Hornsby. Their spot in the indie/jam band scene...Continue Reading
Cory Wong is relentless. There is no argument to be made to refute this fact. His solo album releases are into the double digits, including his latest Lost in the Wonder. He’s a member of Vulfpeck. A world touring band with another handful of album releases. He’s also a member of Vulfpeck’s offshoot The Fearless Flyers. A third touring band that keeps his calendar full. While countless musicians would sacrifice an...Continue Reading
With studio releases dating back to the turn of the century, Tom Hamilton is well versed in the recording process. He knows when an idea is worth exploring and can easily sniff out the ones that are dog shit. With his name at the top of I’m Your Vampire, Hamilton was going to...Continue Reading
The fact that Tom Hamilton’s album I’m Your Vampire is his solo debut is technically correct. It’s also comical given Hamilton has been cranking out albums as part of numerous projects the last twenty five years. Brothers Past, American Babies, and Ghost Light have all had great runs as bands but ultimately fizzled out leaving Hamilton to restart musically time and time again. Throw in the output from Hamilton’s other projects… Joe Russo’s Almost Dead,...Continue Reading