Exclusive: A conversation with Graham Nash
We sat down with Graham Nash, of the Hollies, and Crosby, Stills & Nash and Crosby Stills, Nash & Young, and now solo Graham Nash. We discussed topics ranging from Paul … Read more
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Premiere: Lora Kelley sings #MeToo
Raised in Texas and now residing in Virginia, Americana songwriter Lora Kelley was musically raised on 10,000 Maniacs, Tracy Chapman, Bonnie Raitt, Patty Griffin and Joni Mitchell. Now this wife … Read more
Remember: It’s A Wonderful World
The Louis Armstrong House Museum is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Louis Armstrong’s evergreen song, “What A Wonderful World” with performances, lectures and workshops throughout Queens, NY, Armstrong’s home of … Read more
Gordon Lightfoot at Sony Hall
Photos: Debra L. Rothenberg He may be pushing 80, but Gordon Lightfoot still keeps audiences at the edge of their seats and laughing at his wit, as he did recently at Sony … Read more
Hit Men Lee Shapiro’s one-nighter
Hit Man pianist Lee Shapiro told Elmore how he disguised himself to become a Shirelle for one night. So is the summer of 1973, I’m I’m 19, 20 years old, and I’m in my … Read more
Phil Ochs There But For Fortune: The Life and Influence of singer…
The troubled life of one of the ‘60s biggest folk acts is examined with unflinching honesty and moving compassion in Michael Schumacher’s engrossing biography of Phil Ochs, There But for … Read more
Exclusive: Hit Men’s Bassist Jeff Ganz, on Jack Casady
Elmore spoke with the Hit Men’s bassist Jeff Ganz, who told us about bridging the gap with stars—in this case, Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship/Hot Tuna’s Jack Casady. I grew up in the era … Read more
Premiere: Steve Rodgers sends prayer “So High”
Steve Rodgers’ focus for song writing has always been to write about the universal: emotions of love, heart break, pain, joy, using his own sense of wonder and magic of … Read more
Major Dudes: A Steely Dan Companion
Steely Dan: The band that was too cool for touring, too cool for the Grammys, too cool for the Rolling Stones, and too cool for Top 40 hits. They placed … Read more
Kelly Willis at The Loft at City Winery
Photos by Debra L. Rothenberg There aren’t many performers who can go over a decade without releasing a solo album and not lose their fan base. At Tuesday’s show at the … Read more
