Written by James Killen It has been way too long since I last caught Matt (Sever) the Electrician. I picked up from Facebook that he would be performing in town at Burlinghall House Concerts. This was a new house concert series for me and I messaged the hostess, Ada, to reserve a seat. The cozy…

Written by James Killen On Fridays the Shakespeare’s Pub on Memorial Drive’s west side of town, a patron can enjoy happy hour with Houston blues guitarist, the Mighty Orq. On the last Friday of the month, patrons get an even happier hour as the Orq is joined by Barry Deepen (keyboards), Jeremy Pierce (drums) and…

Written by James Killen Seldom does Jorma come close to town with Hot Tuna or solo that I don’t find a way to be in the audience. Having been in the middle of the San Francisco psychedelic scene in the sixties as Jefferson Airplane’s lead guitar and then splintering off with Jack Casady to form…

Written by James Killen I joined an old buddy in San Antonio for a guitar-centric performance at the venerable Sam’s Burger Joint last Friday night. It was my first visit to the joint and if you have never been there, it is close to the Pearl brewery complex. The venue shares a small patio with…