Recorded from Mexico to Dublin, Daniel Lanois’ album Shine highlights his underrated songwriting ability. Lanois production credits include Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris and Robbie Robertson as well as much session work and a plethora of...
In Stephanie Stuckey’s new book Unstuck: Rebirth of an American Icon, she tells the compelling story of resurrecting her family’s venerable roadside business, Stuckey’s. “You’ve never even run a lemonade stand. What makes you think you can run the family business?”...
Charles Bukowski recorded this reading to a live audience in April 1980 at The Sweetwater in Redondo Beach, California. On Hostage, Bukowski reads his poetry for an hour. It’s great to hear his voice in front of an audience–in the moment. This recording is vintage...
“For a long time I’ve been trying to get a tight fix on these Black Crowes, some kind of handle. I mean what the hell’s going on here? Rock and roll, yes, with plenty of R & B, yes. Along with some country and western of the Gram Parsons persuasion; and maybe even an occasional soul bite. All to be expected of course, in a band generally thought of having replaced the Rolling Stones.
Red Dirt Marijuana ranks as Southern’s greatest book. A collection of 23 stories, published in 1967, Red Dirt Marijuana and Other Tastes contains a wide range of topics and dramatic tales.
By James Calemine “Parting is all we know of heaven And all we need of hell.” –Emily Dickinson Harry Crews wrote most of All We Need of Hell in the 1970s, but it was published in 1987. It was his first novel in eleven years. The story revolves around fitness nut Duffy...
By James Calemine “Now there’s no one to trust And you like it that way.” –”Wilted Rose” On March 15, 2024, The Black Crowes released their tenth studio album, Happiness Bastards. The group’s previous album-- Before the Frost--was recorded at Levon Helm's barn 15...
Here are two articles I wrote for Chuck Reece's publication Salvation South in 2023 and 2024: Escape Into Mayhem Robert Lee Coleman: The Last One Left (All photos by Adam Smith)
Greetings Folks! I hope 2024 is off to a positive start for everyone. In the future, I will be writing and working in communications for Music Maker Foundation. This year marks their 30 year anniversary! I’m proud to be part of this prestigious team. Music Maker...
UPDATE: The Topanga Ranch Motel burned down in the L.A fires during January 2025. Built in 1929 by William Randolph Hearst, the abandoned Topanga Ranch Motel remains located across the street from Topanga Beach. This bungalow-style motor court contained thirty rooms...