Clik here to view.
Thinking ’bout Levon
I’m usually not a “let us praise our fallen rock heroes” kind of guy. But I have to admit, the passing of Levon Helm hit me a little hard. And I’m not sure I can really explain why. I always had the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sweet Summits: Blues
When well-established musicians join forces, it’s not always for purely artistic reasons. Sometimes their managers arrange it as a promotional gimmick. Or the performers could be stuck in the same town...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Greatest, Most Amazing Bass Players of All Time, Ever
Bass players need a little love. At least that’s what I heard from our friend Rene Villanueva (in foreground at right), bassist for the mighty fine San Antonio-based rock ‘n soul band Hacienda...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Random Playlist #27: Sixties/Garage
Here’s a re-post that opens with RCR’s formal mission statement (if we had to boil it down into a tidy little tag line, I guess it would be “Pay It Forward, Bitches”… posters and coffee mugs to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
10 Essential Listens (for Hazel)
“Friends! What are your all-time favorite albums? I want to try and listen to an album start to finish every day.” A recent Facebook post from my niece Hazel. God I wish I had a fraction of her...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sweet Summits: Blues
When well-established musicians join forces, it’s not always for purely artistic reasons. Sometimes their managers arrange it as a promotional gimmick. Or the performers could be stuck in the same town...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Greatest, Most Amazing Bass Players of All Time, Ever
Bass players need a little love. At least that’s what I heard from our friend Rene Villanueva (in foreground at right), bassist for the mighty fine San Antonio-based rock ‘n soul band Hacienda...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Random Playlist #27: Sixties/Garage
Here’s a re-post that opens with RCR’s formal mission statement (if we had to boil it down into a tidy little tag line, I guess it would be “Pay It Forward, Bitches”… posters and coffee mugs to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
10 Essential Listens (for Hazel)
“Friends! What are your all-time favorite albums? I want to try and listen to an album start to finish every day.” A recent Facebook post from my niece Hazel. God I wish I had a fraction of her...
View ArticleClik here to view.
RCR’s End of the World (Virtual) Party
Playing blues harp in local clubs has, at the very least, helped me keep my chops together and, on a good night, reminded me of the healing power of live music. But social distancing has forced me back...
View Article
