Austin-based singer-songwriter-fiddler Carrie Rodriguez has dazzled us over the years with her varying talents, all of which, in the way that she delivers them, can be described as uncommon. You probably know her best for her fiddle, or her work with Chip Taylor or Alejandro Escovedo. But whatever the landscape, it’s usually not all about … Read more
Bob Dylan | Photo by Jason Gonulsen When I travel to see live music, I go in looking for a feeling. A part of me will always need these journeys away from home to seek something familiar in a different environment. I go to see what will happen. I go because I still believe in … Read more
Photo by David McClister Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell recently released the fantastic Old Yellow Moon, which gave us the fabulous “Spanish Dancer,” a song so perfect that I need to introduce it to you right now. Let’s have a listen. Harris and Crowell, with special guest Richard Thompson Electric Trio, will be performing at … Read more
On Wednesday, February 19th, Richard Thompson returns to St. Louis, this time for a solo acoustic show at The Pageant. His son, Teddy Thompson, will open the show. While there are many songs to choose from, any time I see Richard Thompson, I’ll always hope for “Persuasion.” Let’s have a listen now. We have two … Read more
Back in February, we made Delta Maid’s “The Changes Made” our Pajammy Jam of the Day. It felt like home, we told you at the time. We still think that’s an accurate description of Maid’s music, and she proved it once again on “On My Own,” which was recently made into a video. Set a … Read more