Cass McCombs’ “Big Wheel” and Others
Cass McCombs is officially my new favorite artist. Despite his having been around since 2002, I only recently discovered him when a friend suggested…
Bob Dylan
10 Songs You Probably Didn’t Know Are Covers, Vol. 2
Here we are with the second installment of Songs You Probably Didn’t Know Are Covers. Like I wrote before, it can be surprising when…
Remembering Richie Havens
One of folk music’s greats, Richie Havens, passed away yesterday at the age of 72 after having a heart attack at his home in…
George Harrison’s 70th Birthday and the Concert for Bangladesh
George Harrison was born on February 25th, 1943 and would have turned 70 today. He died in 2001 at the age of 58 from…
The Band – The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (from The Last Waltz)
One of the best songs from one of the coolest concerts ever. The Last Waltz was The Band’s farewell concert in 1976. Scorcese filmed…