A Week of Americana. Part Four: James Brown
Sean MurphyOn this most American of holidays, it seems appropriate –if not obligatory– to celebrate...
A Week of Americana. Part Three: The Doors
If the discussion is going to turn to American rock bands, it would be impossible...
A Week of Americana. Part Two: Mingus Ah Um
If we’re going to talk about America, we’ve got to talk about Mingus. It’s really...
A Week of Americana. Part One: Moby Dick
As our nation prepares to celebrate another birthday this week, it seems like an appropriate...
Obama’s Next Move
So, back in March 2010, the day after Biden –with his typical ill-advised, but beautiful...
The Greek God of Walks Gets An Appropriate Walk-Off
Sometimes the gods smile. (Speaking of gods and the whole “Greek God of Walks” thing,...
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown (Revisited)
How do you know you’ve made an indelible impact on culture? Here’s how. Listen:...
Soul Kitchen
The cars crawl past all stuffed with eyes Street lights share their hollow glow Your...
When I’m 64 (Plus Six): My Favorite Macca
Paul McCartney who, no matter where you stand on rock music, The Beatles or...
A History of Violence
When you think about the distinctive ingredients of Americana, the elements that comprise what we...