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A conversation With Paul Thorn

Paul Thorn is Tupelo, Mississippi’s very own Renaissance man.  He’s released 10 CDs of Americana, each one chock ... Read more

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Ray Wylie Hubbard discusses his career and upcoming appearance at The Warehouse at Mt. Victor

In 1999, I stumbled across a CD by Ray Wylie Hubbard called “Crusades Of The Restless Knights.” I ... Read more

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Billy Joe Shaver at The Warehouse At Mt. Victor July 19. 2012

 At 6:30 p.m., everything was running smoothly. Billy Joe Shaver and his band had sound checked with “Georgia ... Read more

Recent Releases

Sixteen: 3 Songs (EP | 2012)

This is a slow grower. It doesn’t stick at first. There are three short songs (only one approaching ... Read more

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Kevin Smith on joining the Willie Nelson Family

After the untimely passing of longtime bass player Dan “Bee” Spears, Willie Nelson called upon the impressive bass ... Read more

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CD Review: Ghost On The Canvas by Glen Campbell

In 2009, legendary singer-songwriter Glen Campbell was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.  Almost  50 years in the public eye (a ... Read more

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CD Review: Path Of Totality by Tombs

Can black metal be beautiful?  On their third CD, New York’s Tombs proves it certainly can.  Upon first ... Read more

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CD Review: Hoods And Shades by Andre Williams

At 76 years old, music legend Andre Williams has done it all.  He’s produced Ike Turner, written songs ... Read more