Upcoming Events Okayplayer News Pitchfork NewsI’m very excited to welcome the band Toby into the studio this afternoon at about 4:30 pm. Toby is the name of the band as well as their dynamic vocalist Toby Beard. They are generating quite a buzz and have won over some well known fans including Victor DeLorenzo of the Violent Femmes.
Toby’s performances are [...]
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I’m sure you’ve heard about the Gufs collaboration with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the outdoor performances going on through this weekend. But here’s your chance to be in on something a little more intimate. Goran let me in on an unannounced performance that the band is putting together for tonight following their MSO show [...]
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This afternoon at 4:30 pm Rock Dee will join me for Stevie Wonderfull a 90 minute look at the career of one of the world’s most beloved musicians. Lot’s of great music so don’t miss it.
Did you know that there is unreleased material out there. Here are some snippets to wet your lips
Stevie Wonder - [...]
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Man O Man where do I start. I thought narrowing down a list of great black guitarists was difficult! There are so many that I hesitate to commit this list to publication. However, somebody’s gotta do it and it might as well be me. Here goes.
1. Howard Tate
2. Otis Redding
3. Arlester Christian
4. Merry Clayton
5. Wilson [...]
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Last week I posted a list of ten of my favorite black guitarists. Well, I can’t stand it. I keep thinking of people I left off the list. There’s no way I can keep it to just ten! So, continuing in the spirit of Black Music Month, I give you my next 11 favorite black [...]
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Lots of great feedback and phone calls this afternoon as we discussed black guitarists and the role of the guitar in contemporary black music. Thanks to all who called in with their favorites and special thanks to guitar great Evan Christian for being my guest on 414 Music and providing some unique perspective and insight [...]
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David Ford is opening for Aimee Mann tonight at the Pabst and I am very excited to welcome him into the studio this afternoon at 3:30 pm for a live performance. Ford is a very soulful and talented performer who brings a lot of different elements to the usual singer-songwriter-guitarist combo. [...]
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There are some songs that just scream Summer. I’m not talking about Beach Boys classics or songs that are literally about Summer, though some of my faves are, but songs that just feel like Summer. Songs that conjure images of the open road, cook-outs and just hangin’ out with friends. Here are five of my [...]
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Jim James and Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket recently performed a new song in the ultra-cool Black Cab Sessions. Dig.
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I can’t help myself. This stuff is just too good. The music that is, not the videos! Here’s another gem from the power popsters from down under…The Hoodoo Gurus!
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