Issue Articles
Grayson Capps and Trina Shoemaker’s personal and professional histories spark magic
Grayson Capps, a literary singer-songwriter whose songs exemplify hardscrabble existence, considered releasing a “best of” collection. His companion, Trina Shoemaker, had a better idea. With his blessing, the Grammy-winning recording […]
Johnny Vidacovich talks back
With ’Bout Time, Johnny Vidacovich adds a career-defining album to his more than 100 recordings. ’Bout Time features the master drummer from New Orleans with his Astral Project bandmate of […]
Joe Satriani, Shapeshifting (Sony/Legacy)
Having sold ten million records, guitar star Joe Satriani is the world’s most popular solo guitar instrumentalist. Satriani shredded his way into mainstream popularity with 1987s Surfing with the Alien […]
Dave Pirner talks back
After residing in New Orleans for 17 years, Soul Asylum leader Dave Pirner moved back to Minneapolis in 2018. The Grammy-winning, platinum-selling creator of the 1990s hits “Runaway Train” and […]
Victor Wainwright and the Train, Memphis Loud (Ruf)
Based in Memphis, Georgia native Victor Wainwright has a shelf full of Blues Music Awards and a Grammy nomination. Memphis Loud confirms the singer-pianist’s reputation as a dynamic performer and […]
Junko Beat, Satirifunk (Drumparade)
Drummer and keyboardist Chris Lacinack leads the cosmic funk-electronica-jam band Junko Beat. Lacinack also composed the seven convention-defying songs and instrumentals that pulse through Junko Beat’s Satirifunk. Funk is a […]
Dave Easley, Easley Rider (Independent)
Pedal steel guitarist Dave Easley has dozens of sideman credits. In the studio, he’s worked with New Orleans’ Mem Shannon, Lynn Drury, former local Shannon McNally and notable non-locals Joni […]
Sweet Crude Verve debut ‘Officiel//Artificiel’ blooms in coronavirus season
Sweet Crude, that sprightly synthesizer-and percussion-laden pop band from New Orleans, set the spring release date for Officiel//Artificiel months ago. Despite the coronavirus pandemic that’s slammed the door on in-person […]
Emilio Castillo of Tower of Power talks back
This interview was conducted before Tower of Power’s April 22 performance at the House of Blues New Orleans was cancelled- ED. After 50 mighty years of making music, what does […]
The Psychedelic Furs’ 20th anniversary of the band’s reunion tour
This interview was conducted before the Psychedelic Furs’ April 21 show at Tipitina’s was canceled – ED. It’s been 29 years since the Psychedelic Furs released an album of new […]
