Category Archives: Music

“It was said that Stax Records was ‘the house that Booker T & the MG’s  built.’ And integral to the success of both that band and the record label as a  whole was the Telecaster guitar sound of the legendary … Continue reading →

Here’s a fine concert performance (23:40) to end the week: “Few pianists have been as influential to modern jazz practice as McCoy Tyner. And at age 74, his driving left hand and dense chords are still in fine form. He performs … Continue reading →

“CSN 2012,” the new two-CD and DVD package from Crosby, Stills & Nash highlights performances in San Luis Obispo, CA, including“Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” “Helplessly Hoping,” “Our House,” “Teach Your Children,” Déjà Vu,” “Wooden Ships” and “Guinnevere,” as well as new … Continue reading →

Paul Colby is the owner of the legendary Bitter End nightclub in New York City’s Greenwich Village. The club opened its doors in 1961 at 147 Bleecker Street under the auspices of Fred Weintraub. Colby became the manager and booking agent in … Continue reading →

This Wednesday, Jan. 30, at a [Nashville]War Memorial Auditorium tribute show called “Honoring a Legend: A Tribute to Cowboy Jack Clement,” country music songwriter/producer/engineer Clement will be honored by some of the musicians he has influenced and encouraged during his long … Continue reading →

“A video of 11 mostly silver-haired guys crooning ‘Can You Feel the Love Tonight?’ inside an Oakville Tim Hortons is capturing the public’s heart. . . . it is a regular gig, every Monday night at the Tim Hortons on Iroquois … Continue reading →