Sure, he’s got it in his genes. But Lukas Nelson, Willie’s 29-year-old son, has also got it in his jeans: Sex appeal and star power, to go along with unbridled talent. It’s blasphemous to suggest, perhaps, but maybe even more so than his dad. This guy... Read More
Willie Nelson “Roll Me Up” (2012)
I’ll admit I was definitely late to the Willie Nelson party. Like around 50 years late. My college friend Woody used to go on and on about him, showing back up at school from Houston after every break with some worn-out Willie albums and a couple cases of Lonestar longnecks, ... Read More
Neko Case “Bad Luck” (2018)
The Song Of The Summer, that unofficial title bestowed on the one intoxicating, exhilarating song each year whose arrival and subsequent omnipresence best define the musical zeitgeist of the steamy, celebratory season finally again upon us today. Or maybe it’s just the tune you’re most likely to hear at the beach. Looking back over the...... Read More
Jackson Browne “Daddy’s Tune” (1976)
A Jackson Browne classic "Daddy's Tune" and a tribute to all dads - on Father's Day or any day.... Read More
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit “Cumberland Gap” (2017)
Is mainstream success still possible for good bands, such as Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit?... Read More
Brandi Carlile “The Joke”
Following the release of 2018's "The Joke" being an opening act was not something Brandi Carlile had to worry about any more.... Read More