There are so few songwriters who can truly create word pictures or incorporate complex subjects into their songs. Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, Donald Fagen, and Bernie Taupin come to mind. Perhaps John Lennon or Bruce Springsteen as story tellers. But if you want someone else who absolutely belongs on that lofty list, look no further than Al Stewart. The Scottish-born, … [Read more...] about The Al Stewart Interview
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An Interview with Torrin Daniels of Kitchen Dwellers
The stars must have been in perfect alignment, when Daniels met future bandmate Shawn Swain on the first day of classes at Montana State in Bozeman. "He sat down next to me and we started talking about bluegrass and playing music. He told me he played mandolin, and I told him that I played as well. He invited me over to his house, and that's how we got started."- Torrin … [Read more...] about An Interview with Torrin Daniels of Kitchen Dwellers
An Interview with Greg Ormont of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Join the flock. Catch this high energy jam band on a cross country tour starting in March. Founder/ lead vocalist/ rhythm guitarist Ormont zoomed in for a one-on-one interview before he and his band mates head out this spring for a national tour. The first time I saw Greg and the rest of the Pigeons was a mid-summer opening slot for Umphrey's McGee in Chicago. The brief … [Read more...] about An Interview with Greg Ormont of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
The Wrecking Crew – Creator/Producer Denny Tedesco talks with Dave Rusch
After getting an offer at a Niagara Falls dance to play for a traveling band, Denny Tedesco's father Tommy takes his guitar to L.A and eventually becomes part of the 60's and 70's group of studio musicians "The Wrecking Crew". They played for The Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, The Byrds, Sonny and Cher, The Monkees, and many more. Several members of the fabled Wrecking Crew went … [Read more...] about The Wrecking Crew – Creator/Producer Denny Tedesco talks with Dave Rusch
Concert Review – Nick Mason at the Paramount Theatre in Denver
former Pink Floyd drummer brings his Saucerful of Secrets tour to North America "I got tired of waiting after twenty years for David (Gilmour) or Roger (Waters) to ring me up, so put my own band together," explains the seventy-five year-old founding member of Pink Floyd. The ensemble includes long-time Pink Floyd and David Gilmour bass player Guy Pratt, Blockheads guitarist … [Read more...] about Concert Review – Nick Mason at the Paramount Theatre in Denver