Posted in February, 2017

Cruise to the Edge Diary, Day 3

Photos by Jennifer Kantor Wednesday begins with my interrupting Steve Howe’s breakfast. It’s not intentional. I see he’s eating with Yes bassist Billy Sherwood, and since we’re in somewhat of … Read more

Scott Nolan

I was not familiar with Scott Nolan until I heard this terrific album. I gravitated toward it immediately after seeing that Nolan had the Southern collective, world class musicians and … Read more

Craig Taborn

Admittedly, pianist, composer, and electronica explorer Craig Taborn has never been all that visible on my radar. I certainly liked what I’ve heard throughout his 20+ year dialog with his … Read more

Big Bill Morganfield

Pressure? Try being a blues artist as the son of perhaps the best blues artist ever. Blues Music Award Winner Big Bill Morganfield bears up well, with his slide guitar … Read more

Cruise to the Edge Diary, Day 2

Photos by Jennifer Kantor Stepping aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas, the fun begins. Do I search out performing artists for an off-the-cuff interview? Hunker down in a lounge … Read more

Chuck Prophet

“I Fought the Law” was the only major hit for the Bobby Fuller Four, reaching the top ten in early 1966, and by July, Bobby Fuller had died under mysterious … Read more

The Sadies

In the past few months this writer has covered these outstanding Canadian roots bands: Blue Rodeo, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, and now, just as enduring as those two, the … Read more

Cruise to the Edge Diary, Day 1

Photos by Jennifer Kantor  It’s 9:30 am Monday morning, and we’re at Logan Airport in Boston. We’ve checked our bags and cleared security for our flight down to Tampa. With … Read more

Steve Earle

Photos by Mark Smith The Sellersville Theater is a great venue to see and hear a show. Steve Earle started the show with a few words about his late friend … Read more