As I was preparing this wrap up of Joe Russo’s Almost Dead’s annual California run, it hit me I might not be the best person to tell the tale. Sure, I saw the three shows in Sacramento, Oakland, and Los Angeles. In fact, I was...Continue Reading
“Our connection with Bruce Hornsby was immediate. For us, it was the Bride of the Noisemakers album. We fell in love with that album. If we had it on vinyl, we would have worn out all the grooves. We had CDs in our cars and no matter where...Continue Reading
The 2025 version of the Mempho Music Festival delivered on every aspect a music fan looks for in a multi-day event. As usual, the most important ingrediant, the lineup featured a diverse array of musicians. The musical spectrum was well covered… The Pharcyde – Mavis...Continue Reading
Daniel Donato was riding high as the first half of his Horizons tour came to a close over the weekend. Despite being on the road for weeks, the energy was top notch for his Birmingham stop at Saturn. After a country fueled first set, Donato...Continue Reading
When Neal Casal passed in 2019, the ripples throughout the music world were widespread. From potential filled pals Kenny Roby, Zephaniah Ohora and John Lee Shannon to legends Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, his resume was rapidly expanding. He was in the perfect spot for...Continue Reading
Neal Casal left this world way too soon. Sadly, that’s common for musicians of his brilliance. What makes Casal’s passing in 2019 even sadder is he was at a career apex at the time. He’d long overcome the struggles of a rising guitarist and was...Continue Reading
With fifteen new destinations to explore after his latest release, Daniel Donato delves his cosmic voyage into deeper horizons. Donato’s ability to “repurpose” country music’s foundational themes into a current, modern sound propels his unique journey into unexplored territory. While the tales on the album...Continue Reading
Daniel Donato has been ahead of the curve his entire life. Take your pick from his resume of achievements at the ripe old age of thirty. From Don Kelley to the Grateful Dead, his Cosmic Country ethos is one of one. Just like its precocious creator. There’s no question the “cosmic” side of the dichotomy is limitless. His latest...Continue Reading
Since climbing aboard as a co-pilot on Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country journey, bassist Will “Mustang” McGee has been busy. Very busy. Constantly criss crossing the country playing 150 concerts a year doesn’t leave much time for personal projects. After five long years of countless stops...Continue Reading
When you have a career as long as legendary vocalist Joan Osborne, you’re going to amass some “stuff.” Recordings, pictures, posters, and who knows what else someone who has traveled the world will end up with. Once again, Osborne literally dug through her boxes of...Continue Reading