Author: Brant Buckley

“I want my music to be respected, but I’ll still sit down at the bar to have a beer with you. My goal is to make music that stands the test of time.” – Shawn James

“King Bennie Had His Shit Together” is from Steve Dawson’s new album ‘Gone, Long Gone,’ available everywhere on March 18!

‘Keyes Outdoors’ is the perfect mix of fast-paced fishing action with breathtaking scenery and super cool new musky fishing destinations backed by Mike’s original music. 

“When I was a kid and I would watch T.V., I would pick out the instruments in the underscore… I noticed when there was a dark alley, bongos were played. Or a muted trumpet would show up during certain parts. I’ve always been able to pick out instruments on records.” Ben Vaughn discusses TV/film scoring, producing, and making music.

“Bruce can do anything he wants because the guys behind him are so solid.” Robert Allen discusses ’21st Century Rock ‘n Roll’ (ft. E Street members Max Weinberg and Garry Tallent) — a remastered collection honoring gifted engineer Ben Elliott, out now!

“Whenever I jam to raw bass tracks, I first try to establish a contrasting rhythm that somewhat surprises the music ear. With that in mind, my instincts gave me a surf guitar vibe…”

“Most of the credit of this movie goes to those former college students who had the steel, will, and drive to go forward with the project!”

“I wish only to keep releasing songs people can relate to in some way.”

“Music is like a language, and to be fluid one has to be articulate, and to be articulate it takes a lot of practice. It is important to ‘own’ the guitar and vocals.”

Watch the video for working blues song “One Wicked Mother.”