“Every generation learns to dance/Across that floor they steal their moments.” –Daniel Hutchens One year ago today (May 9) Daniel Hutchens died. I struggle with his death. Some days it feels like he’s been gone longer than a single year. It’s still painful to hear his...
This 1973 Atlantic Records self-titled debut brought high expectations of Margie Joseph, a Mississippi native whose voice reminded folks of her Atlantic label-mate Aretha Franklin. Joseph met New Orleans DJ Larry McKinley (co-founder of Minit Records) while she...
James Calemine’s ‘Never Ending Soul Food Tour’ includes documented visits to barbecue joints, catfish dens, chicken shacks and any establishment serving memorable vittles. Doo Dad’s 99 Kinlaw Road Woodbine, GA. 31569 912-674-7824 "Tell me mama when you gon' have more...
James Calemine’s ‘Never Ending Soul Food Tour’ includes documented visits to barbecue joints, catfish dens, chicken shacks and any establishment serving memorable vittles. Sista’s Kitchen 128 Old Jesup Road Brunswick, Georgia 31520 912-554-3800 Thursday. April 14. I...
By James Calemine James Calemine’s ‘Never Ending Soul Food Tour’ includes documented visits to barbecue joints, catfish dens, chicken shacks and any establishment serving memorable vittles. Southern Soul Barbeque 2020 Demere Road St. Simons Island, GA. 31522...
This Tompkins Square collection is an amazing three disc set titled This May Be My Last Time Singing: Raw African-American Gospel On 45RPM 1957-1982 that inspires the listener. Tompkins Square released an official statement regarding this rare package: “Get ready for...
The last time I spoke with Marc Ford was in the fall of 2019 when he was out on the road with the Magpie Salute. And then Covid-19 hit. Marc Ford ranks as a world class musician. Many know Ford’s work from his days playing with Burning Tree, The Black Crowes and Ben...
Mark Neill operates as one of this generation’s preeminent producers. His Valdosta, Georgia, Soil of the South recording studio, remains quite busy these days. Neill grew up in Hahira, Georgia, on a farm in an area called Snake Nation. He’s a tone guru of the highest order.
Brit Turner Interview: Sadness To Salvation By James Calemine "Keep your head in the clouds Keep your hands on the wheel Keep both feet in place on the ground Keep your nose to the stone and keep your eyes on the...
By James Calemine Sam Shepard died in Midway, Kentucky, on July 27, 2017. He began working on his final book, Spy of the First Person, in 2016. Shepard’s final drafts were written by hand since he could no longer use the typewriter due to complications of ALS. When...