UPDATE: Wes Freed unfortunately passed away on September 4, 2022, at 58. By James Calemine Rock and Roll artwork...
Dispatches
2008 Widespread Panic Induction Into Georgia Music Hall of Fame
(Published in the Official 30th Anniversary Georgia Music Hall of Fame 2008 Almanac) By James Calemine Through triumph...
Harry Crews: Feast of Snakes
November in Mystic, Georgia, means it’s time for A Feast of Snakes.
The Gonzo Tapes: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
In March 2005, I was scheduled to interview Hunter S. Thompson after three requests over a year. I considered giving...
Ray Charles: The Spirit of Christmas
By James Calemine Originally released in 1985, Ray Charles’ The Spirit of Christmas ranks as one of the most soulful...
The Watson Twins: Fire Songs
By James Calemine Chandra and Leigh Watson are identical twins from Louisville, Kentucky. Fire Songs, their third...
Jenny Lewis: Acid Tongue
By James Calemine Founding member of Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis was a child actress and continued acting until 2001. Then...
Ten Thousand Points of Light
Enjoy the eggnog…
Paul Hemphill’s The Ballad of Little River
The Ballad of Little River: A Tale of Race and Unrest in the Rural South revolves around church arson in Little River,...
George Clinton and His Gangsters of Love
By James Calemine The Funkadelic/Parliament legend and North Carolina native George Clinton recruited a plethora of...
Willie Nelson: The Facts of Life and Other Dirty Jokes
One can’t trifle or jest over Willie Nelson’s legendary status in American music. With over sixty years of...
Jimmy Herring: Lifeboat
Jimmy Herring is a seasoned professional. Currently serving as lead guitarist for the mighty Widespread Panic, Herring...












