(Published in the Official 30th Anniversary Georgia Music Hall of Fame 2008 Almanac) By James Calemine Through triumph...
Dispatches
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...
The Jimmy Herring Interview: Playing in the Bands
By James Calemine Jimmy Herring ranks as one of the finest guitarists in the country. In his 30-year career Herring...












