“Nashville”: A Fictional TV Series Making Real Music History
The TV series “Nashville” is sparking a number of real world music careers, especially Riley Smith’s.
Hoopla and Hopscotch: Two Music Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss this Fall
One set in restored downtown Raleigh, N.C., the other part of a four-day camping adventure, these music festivals are worth using your last vacation days.
The Fulton County Jail Blues: John Thrasher’s Redemption Songs
“In June 2008, I was arrested for a DUI. Spending the night in Fulton County Jail was enough of a warning sign for me to leave alcohol behind.” John Thrasher’s songs of confession & redemption.
New Music Finds in Rock, Alternative, Dance and Rap
Scenes resident alternative music connoisseur’s new music picks.
Unqualified with Anna Faris
Unqualified is the scary epitome of a new era where women objectify themselves, as Faris does when she plays up her ditzy blond, over-sexualized persona, and makes money doing so.
The Jordan Okrend Experience: Poet, Guitarist, Activist
SCENES Live Sessions performance proves music can still make a statement.
The Best of the Best in Alternative Music This Month
Alternative rock emerged from the independent rock music underground of the 80s, gaining popularity in the 90s. The number of alt-rock bands has exploded.
Singing for Grandma and for Joey’s Pancake House: The Maggie Valley Band
The Maggie Valley Band is an Asheville area bluegrass quartet that sinks its roots deep in the region & speaks to today’s widespread isolation and sadness.
Here’s the Thing
Alec Baldwin quoted someone as saying he’s like an NFL player in his broadcasting years and he’s perfectly happy with that.
The Passing of Chris Cornell: a Fellow Soldier’s Tribute
Singer/songwriter Chris Cornell’s suicide touched me. As a survivor of a suicide attempt, I always listened to his music. He inspired me in my struggle.