Decade of Difference: Judy Chops
Since 2008, the Judy Chops have brought a high energy blend of music possibly best described as modern country swing. The seven piece band blends a variety of genres from swing, to country, to jazz, [...]
Decade of Difference: Melvin ‘lil son’ Jackson
Melvin Jackson appeared on the blues music scene right after World War 2. Born to a father who loved blues music and a mother who was a gospel singer steered Jackson toward the music. His [...]
Decade of Difference: Afghan Whigs
The Afghan Whigs’ on again, off again career started in 1986 when the quartet fronted by Greg Dulli rose from the Cincinnati, Ohio grunge scene to form a rock band. A love of Motown and [...]
Decade of Difference: Kentucky Thunder
Ricky Skaggs had proven himself in both country and bluegrass music for years before forming Kentucky Thunder in 1997. Skaggs began performing on mandolin in elementary school, wowing local crowds in his native Kentucky. When [...]
Decade of Difference: Lukas Nelson
Being the son of Willie Nelson could make it difficult for a musician to establish his own identity, but that has not seemed to be the case for Lukas Nelson. In fact with his band [...]
Decade of Difference: XTC
After a few false starts, Swindons’ XTC emerged from the UK punk scene to become of of the smartest and most enduring pop bands of the 70s and 80s. Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding met [...]
Country Feedback Playlist for Aug 7, 2022
Country Feedback Playlist for 8/7/2022 Artist - Album - Title - Release Year Kelsey Waldon - No Regular Dog - Backwater Blues - 2022 Legacaster - Do the Truck - Do the Truck - 2022 [...]
Decade of Difference: Chuck Prophet
California native Chuck Prophet had his first music success with the 80s band Green on Red appearing on their last six releases before the group disbanded in 1992. Around 1990, Prophet started work on a [...]
Hear Together: LiftPD
Made up of medical professionals, student volunteers, and fitness instructors, LiftPD is a nonprofit organization in Richmond that offers free, small-group exercise classes for those living with Parkinson's Disease. What started as a unique concept [...]
We Love Our Members! Check Out These Photos From Member Appreciation Week
Thanks to all of our members -- we love connecting with you at events and shows. Enjoy these photos from last week's Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine Concert at the [...]
Decade of Difference: Jerry Garcia
Happy 80th birthday Jerry Garcia, singer, guitarist and songwriter for the Grateful Dead. His musical and technical ability on a wide variety of instruments drove his interest in improvisation, a technique that he felt took [...]
Decade of Difference: Junior Kimbrough
Growing up in north Mississippi, Junior Kimbrough learned guitar from his father and then took influences from early blues music recordings. His unique style would later be identified as one of the defining sounds of [...]