We hold this truth to be self-evident...Laura Duncan ROCKS!
Take a chance while you still got the choice -AC/DC As we enter 2013 we’re reminded that the only constant in life is change, but we control the outcome. Too often we we allow ourselves to be dragged down into the mundane existence of day-to-day life and lose focus on the future. Don’t stay suspended in a wicked web of wonder, break free from your self-imposed chains of restraint. Toss aside the ‘Would’ve, should’ve, could’ve’ [...] Read more »
When Tom Petty gathered the Heartbreakers and broke free of Florida in the 1970s he helped redesign the ever-changing landscape of rock-n-roll. Petty knew he wanted to be a musician at an early age and for that we can all be thankful. On his own and with The Heartbreakers he has penned some of the genre’s most recognizable hits of all time. From ‘Breakdown’ to ‘Refugee,’ ”The Waiting’ to ‘Saving Grace’ and numerous others, his music [...] Read more »
Qucikly. Name the first rock star that comes to mind. If you said Mick Jagger you are far from alone. For 50 years the Rolling Stones frontman has firmly placed his rubber stamp on stardom in the here-today-gone-tomorrow world of rock-n-roll. The Stones, and in particular Jagger, have been the inspiration for youngsters around the world to grab a guitar and head for the garage with a few of their like-minded buddies. He is as [...] Read more »
In recent years, vinyl has become a fashion statement of sorts. I own a bracelet made of vinyl which sports the green Apple label. It is a fashionable, black, vinyl cuff which I use from time to time. When entertaining guests, I have a bowl shaped from the vinyl contribution of Foreigner and their fourth release and record label coasters to support their drinks. But the newest vinyl statement is the most intriguing proposition of all. There is a [...] Read more »
Friday, Day 2 of Bonnaroo. When radio people emerge from their slumber, it is like a scene from a zombie movie. One by one, they slowly come from the buses to the radio lounge area. This is a tent with couches, music, fans and a bar where we rally in between shows. After roughly 4 hours of sleep, the day began with a quick sip of some sludge coffee that I made (couldn’t find the [...] Read more »
It’s June and it’s hot which means it’s time for the music festival that brings 80,000 family members to a 700 acre field in Tenessee. Bonnaroo Music Festival is officially underway and for the 7th year in a row, I have plopped myself in the middle of the music madness. Brad Holtz and I drove down late Thursday night and arrived just in time to catch Alabama Shakes perform in the “This” tent. Britney Howard [...] Read more »
As the summer concert season begins, I find myself in the same, seasonal, predicament. Too much great music to see, not enough time to squeeze it all in. Part of my actual job description as Music Director of WTTS is to engulf myself in as much music as possible, both live and recorded, so that I can bring a plethora of compelling music to the WTTS table. The way I figure it, I have a [...] Read more »
For about a week, it was the same conversation. “Want to grab drinks Thursday?” “No, I’m going to see Ghost Brothers of Darkland County.” “The what?” “The Stephen King/John Mellencamp musical.” “Oooooooh! That! Cool!” Even in the Deep South, our Hoosier hero has cachet, especially when paired with the modern master of all things that go bump in the night. There was a decided buzz throughout the region when Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre Company was announced [...] Read more »
One of the most daunting tasks in my life is alphabetizing my CD collection. I have gathered about 3,000 CDs over the last couple of decades and have relocated twice in that time. Somehow, the CDs have mysteriously jumped out of order in such a fashion that I cannot make sense of their placement anymore. I have been told that I should just transfer them all to a digital, portable home and release myself from [...] Read more »
Later this summer I’ll make the trek to Chicago and the annual gathering at Grant Park known as Lollapalooza. It is always a pleasure to walk around the “Windy City,” especially when it’s unmistakable vibe is electrified even more with the three-day music festival and its wide assortment of fans. My first Lollapalooza was in 2007 and will always stick out in my mind. Pearl Jam, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Iggy and the Stooges, Kings of [...] Read more »