Happy Birthday Lalo Schifrin!

Celebrating the birthday of film and television composer extraordinaire Lalo Schifrin with a couple of his gems. 

Producer/engineer David Ferguson shows 'em how it's done

David Ferguson – known for his work with John Prine & Sturgill Simpson – steps up to the mic for Nashville No More. 

Listen to David Ferguson chat about his overdue debut album on the Hippies & Cowboys podcast right here. 

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Nashville Scene The People Issue 2021: David R. Ferguson

Happy Birthday Lazy Lester!

Remembering Louisiana harp hero Leslie "Lazy Lester" Johnson with a couple of classics performed at Antone's Records in Austin. 

R.I.P. guitar great Takeshi Terauchi, 1939-2021

Sadly, innovative Japanese guitarist Takeshi Terauchi has passed away. Here are just a few of his amazing recordings.

Edgar Breau's "Mad River" gets a Bob Bryden video treatment

Since it's Father's Day, here's a video for Edgar Breau's "Mad River" tribute to his dad, Edgar Joseph Breau. 

Writes Simply Saucer's Edgar Breau...

"Here's a newly minted video of 'Mad River,' a homage I wrote to my father and his Acadian roots. Many thanks to the multi-talented Bob Bryden for capturing the very personal and idyllic nature of the lyrics blending them perfectly with his haunting photo montage. Recorded by J.P. Riemens at Grant Ave. Studio. Edgar Breau acoustic guitar and vocals, Kevin Christoff, electric bass, Compton Roberts, backing vocals and Paul Panchezak drums. This is for you EJB."

Get a copy of Edgar Breau's Canadian Primitive album from 2004 right here. Watch Bob Bryden's new video for Edgar Breau's "Mad River" below. 

 

First Takes: P.F. Sloan's "Secret Agent Man"

P.F. Sloan's initial crack at "Secret Agent Man" was written for the TV series under it's original British title "Danger Man" 

Danko Jones shares new video for "Saturday"

The straight-up rockin' "Saturday" is off Danko Jones' forthcoming Power Trio album due August 27th.