Dig My Groove

Glenn Prangnell aka Groovy Uncle has become one of my favorite new Beatles. You’ll find a myriad of 60’s sounding, British rock you’ll swear could have been Mersey Beat classics and Summer of Love anthems. Don’t get me wrong, Groovy Uncle’s style is authentic, original and full of great hooks and songwriting but there’s no [...]

I recently finished producing a CD for an interesting group of musicians called the Chicken Chasers. It will feature an eclectic collection of tunes from the twisted mind of singer/concertinist Meyer Baron, and a carnival of sounds from the other Chasers. Clarinet, pocket trumpet, various saxes, along with acoustic bass, guitar and drums make up [...]

 

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Today the new CD by Nanci Griffith comes out, filled with quality folk compositions and exciting guest artists.  Nanci’s title track, “The Loving Kind” is a powerful true story about bigotry and real love. It sets the stage for a collection of poignant, sophisticated songs relevant to the troubled times we find ourselves in. With [...]

A promotional video for a song from Patrick Bettison’s “Walkin’ All Around” CD featuring a lonely lad taking a walk to the Tuck’s Shop. Strangely enthralling. You can read my review of this great instrumental CD right here.

Now, I’m not an expert on jazz music but I can tell you that this selection of instrumental compositions is rich with evocative melodies and drenched in atmosphere. Guitarist and composer LaRue Nickelson has a wonderful gift of selecting intriguing intervals to construct his organic and emotive songs. Your ears immediately perk up on the [...]