Three days after Memphis luminary Jim Dickinson died, his oldest son Luther opened the doors to the family-owned Zebra Ranch and recorded these soulful songs. The Sons of Mudboy stands as homage to Jim Dickinson’s old band, Mudboy & the Neutrons. Musicians on this...
When I interviewed the High Priest of Memphis Mojo—Jim Dickinson—I asked him if he’d be interested in submitting his inimitable insight on barbecue, music and films to me for an article. Mr. Dickinson sent along some very interesting details in late 2008. Dickinson...
“I went out in the open field/Black snake bit me on the heel, I’ve stood around and done my best/Shoved my head in a hornet’s nest.” –Joe Bussard This rare Fonotone Records collection highlights the work of Joe Bussard. An avid 78 record-collector, Bussard also served...
Dust To Digital’s handsome book called Take Me To The Water: Immersion Baptism In Vintage Music and Photography 1890-1950, continues the prestigious legacy of Dust-To-Digital. Dust-To-Digital's founder Lance Ledbetter won a Grammy for Art of Field Recording Volume 1....
“Good Morning Captain” stands as a classic Crowes number—arguably one of their best–complete with soulful-sounding slide, banjo, barroom piano and a nifty melody that embodies rock and roll at it’s finest.
By James Calemine On April 3, 1996, Widespread Panic performed at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Panic Archivist Horace Moore wrote in this collection's liner notes: “So, what is it about this Huntsville, Alabama, show back in 1996 that takes on...
By James Calemine As a follow up to Levon Helm’s award-winning Dirt Farmer, Electric Dirt represents a looser release with the same traditional music vibe recorded at Helm’s venerable Woodstock studio. These songs contain an earthy vibrance. The opening track, a...
Patterson Hood: Murdering Oscar By James Calemine A sharp guitar riff opens Murdering Oscar on the title track, and Patterson Hood sings in his merciless, gravel-tone voice, “I killed Oscar/Shot him in the head/Put the gun in his mouth/Watched his brains fly out,” and...
By James Calemine Bob Dylan produced Together Through Life, his 33rd studio album. Dylan employs Tony Garnier on bass, George Recile on drums, and multi-instrumentalist Donnie Herron as his band. Tom Petty’s guitarist Mike Campbell and Los Lobos’ David Hidalgo...
These songs warn us all…we’re at a fork in the road.