One of my favorite musical events each year takes place on the water. Cayamo is a floating music festival, a cruise that features a remarkable array of performers and about 12 hours of music a day. Cayamo 2011 will feature John Prine, Steve Earle, Patty Griffin, the Indigo Girls, Buddy Miller, Brandi Carlisle and many more. The cruise includes stops…
Tin Pan South 2011 dates
Looking ahead: The 2011 Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival has been scheduled for the week of March 29, 2011. Watch for ticket sales information at www.tinpansouth.com.
Video interview with Cowboy Jack Clement
Given the inspiration for Sun 209, it seems appropriate to share this video link of an interview with Cowboy Jack Clement from the Speaking Freely television show. Jack talks about Sun Records, his writing and recording career, Johnny Cash and the fateful day Jerry Lee Lewis walked into the studio. You’ll find a transcript here.
A side of Jason and the Scorchers at Tin Pan South
In a week full of performances on acoustic guitars, Tin Pan South took a turn for the loud with a group of folks best known for rock and blues. Craig Krampf, Bill Cuomo, Dave Pomeroy, Jonell Mosser, Dan Baird, Paris Delane, Kenny Greenberg and Ashley Cleveland played an amazing array of songs, including one of Craig’s from “Flashdance.” I’ve never…