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Country’s Everyman
The title of Willie Nelson’s newest album – his 12th in 10 years – says a lot even if it doesn’t say it all. Last Man Standing is a musical […]
Exhibitionists Take to the Streets
There’s at least one thing that makes busking more difficult than any other kind of performing. With busking, the “tickets” are purchased after the performance. Or not purchased after the […]
Playing the King’s Music
As the son of Aston “Family Man” Barrett, Wailers multi-instrumentalist Aston Barrett Jr. is part of a musical lineage that goes directly back to Bob Marley. Barrett Jr.’s father was […]
‘Fare Warning’ Review: And in a Moment
When he moved to Austin last October, Taylor Fredricks had already wrapped up filming And in a Moment, a film completely shot in Fort Wayne. Now settled into his new […]
Comings & Goings
On recordings, on the radio and on stage, Little River Band are known for feel-good hits like “Reminiscing” and “Help Is On Its Way.” Behind the scenes, the band’s mellow […]
Zoso
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience claims to perform the most accurate and captivating Led Zeppelin live show since, well, the last time Led Zeppelin played a show. When the […]
All About the Sound
Sweetwater Sound’s Gearfest is not only unusual among music industry trade shows. It is unusual among trade shows in general. Most trade shows are designed to give retailers who sell […]
Master of the Guitar
Like Mozart, New Jersey-born guitarist Al Di Meola has sometimes been criticized for playing too many notes. The criticism is actually a compliment in disguise. Di Meola, who will be […]