While surfing… Marion Brown’s Musical Portrait of Georgia A great read on Atlanta native Marion Brown and his life, career and zest for knowledge. Brown was a lot of things including writer, visual artist and ethnomusicologist… yeah, I had to look it up too… the study of the people who make the music and their…
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Must Read – The Thinning of Big Mama
I am a Big Mama Thornton fan and have been for a while. She is definitely a regular on my funk and soul show The Jive House on WKMS. When I saw that one of my favorite magazines had dove deep on her career, I was giddy. Check this out. The Thinning of Big Mama…
Nine Songs: Drive-By Truckers
If you are a Drive-By Truckers fan like me, this article from Line of Best Fit is a must-see! https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/drive-by-truckers-patterson-hood-nine-favourite-songs?fbclid=IwAR1kYfHLCRWgjx_Y8Qg_gGb7K0Uo5kTaYlAFTPX_ACp0NLcitP_eMGUptus
Soul Sensation
From Oxford American’s Greatest Hits Music Issue Andria Lisle relays the story behind Ann Peebles’ hit “I Can’t Stand the Rain,” a song that emerged after Peebles, along with Don Bryant and Bernie Miller, “improvised on an offhand remark about the weather.” Full article at Oxford American
Guitar Auction
https://www.charitybuzz.com/support/NationalIndependentTalentOrganization These guys are auctioning off some cool instruments to raise money for those who support live performances. I saw a guitar from Tim O’Brien, Nick Lowe and Thurston Moore to name only a few. Go check it out!
I Dig This Website
Brooklyn Vegan… Its not what you think. I have been a really big fan of Brooklyn Vegans website for quite a while… especially the music section. They have plenty more that pretty much covers whatever entertainment addiction you might have. If you get a minute, go check them out or at least bookmark the site….
The Jukebox Saloon 