Written by Dave Clements My wife and I were both looking forward to heading out to the Toyota Center on a Saturday night. On the bill was Stevie Nicks (a favorite of both of ours) with Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders opening. I was somewhat familiar with The Pretenders music but had never had the…

Written by Eddie Ferranti Growing up in Ohio I never heard a country song I liked. That just was not going on in that part of the world in the 1970’s. Living in Texas since 1979 however has made me appreciate what country roadhouse music really means.  A band that personifies the true country roots…

Written by Jim Bille The mega concert known as Desert Trip finished up its second weekend with repeat performances by some of the most iconic acts in rock history. Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, The Who and Roger Waters all took part in this historic event and delivered what is probably…

Written by Eddie Ferranti  (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) “Peace, Love and Understanding” is a 1974 song written by English singer/songwriter Nick Lowe and recorded in the best known version by Elvis Costello.  A performer whom we’ve been stuck to like glue, Paul Thorn, embodies that very phrase in his whole presentation from songwriting to live…