Radio John
Sam Bush pays tribute to his musical mentor and friend, John Hartford, on Radio John.
All posts filed under: Saturday Soundtrack
Semi-regular Saturday updates – to break out of the more serious posts on other days of the week – on musical events, musicians and bands that catch my ear. Think of Paul Krugman’s “Friday Night Music” blog posts…without the PhD in Economics (not to mention the Nobel Prize).
City of Gold
Celebrating a terrific new album by Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway.
Song of Alaska
A few observations from two weeks traveling through Alaska’s breathtaking landscapes.
It’s not country, it’s just music
Brennen Leigh’s “visceral, evocative grounding” for home makes her a nigh near perfect country musician.
On Banjo with Alison Brown
Alison Brown doesn’t play the banjo. She plays music on the banjo.
George Winston, R.I.P.
George Winston made the solo folk piano his own, leaving a legacy for all to enjoy.
Stranger in a strange land
The “Master of Space and Time” understood about life in strange times.
Tina Turner, R.I.P.
There was nobody – and I mean nobody – like Tina Turner.
You’re Not Alone
“You’re Not Alone” by Allison Russell featuring Brandi Carlile is nominated for Americana Song of the Year.
Gordon Lightfoot, R.I.P.
“If there was a Canadian Mount Rushmore, Gordon Lightfoot would be on it.” Rest in peace.
