Author: Brant Buckley

If you’ve caught a jam band bill in the last two decades, chances are Rob Compa’s guitar was part of the soundtrack. he’s charting a new course and telling us how.

Joe Bucher, Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer and musky angling icon, shares how his lifelong passions for fishing and music now merge in his popular ‘Cabin Jams’ series.

Meet Matthew Campbell, founder of My Wedding Songs and the man helping millions curate the perfect wedding soundtrack. From his roots as a wedding DJ in Montana to launching one of the top online music resources for couples, Matthew shares how timeless tunes, emerging trends, and a deep love for music shape unforgettable wedding moments.

In this photo-rich guide, ten legendary blues artists are remembered where they now rest—beneath flowers, stone, and sky. From Dinah Washington’s bold spirit to Muddy Waters’ electric fire, each grave tells a story still humming through Chicago’s streets.

“Some of the vocals on this EP were recorded on the same mic Sir Paul McCartney used at one point.”

The blues world lost another one of its disciples, Jesse Graves, whose real name was Michael Floyd. He passed away Saturday at his home in South Dakota. Born October 31st, 1949 in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, Jesse started playing music in the 1960s. He immersed himself in the East Coast folk and blues scene. Bluesman Johhny Shines told him, “Son you got a bluesman’s shoes, and that’s enough.” He sought out Reverand Gary Davis who taught him guitar and became a very close personal friend and mentor. Jesse even attended his funeral. Jesse received his break in 1972 after the release…

“Music is an infinite search, and blues is a lineage.” Interview with electric guitar master Peter Parcek!

A few times Kweder woke up in the back of the car to Tom Waits driving him.

Shane records and produces music at Buddhaland, his recording studio in Westlake Village, CA.

New LP ‘Wise, Wild & Free’ set for release September 8th!