Here’s a list of all of our authors.
Our Authors
Cary Baker
Born on Chicago’s South Side, Cary Baker began his writing career at sixteen with a feature on street singer Blind Arvella Gray for the Chicago Reader. After decades directing publicity for six record labels—including Capitol and I.R.S.—and running two companies, he returned to writing. Baker has covered artists such as R.E.M., Bonnie Raitt, The Smithereens, James McMurtry, The Mavericks, Bobby Rush, and Willie Nile. He has contributed to Chicago Reader, Creem, Trouser Press, Goldmine, and Billboard, written liner notes for historical reissues, and has been a voting member of the Recording Academy since 1979. In 2024, Jawbone Press published his book Down On The Corner: Adventures in Busking and Street Music, a collection of stories spotlighting street musicians across cities including Chicago, New Orleans, Venice Beach, and Dublin. He lives in Southern California.8 Articles
Jed Vaughn
Jed Vaughn is a freelance travel writer and photographer. He has many interests including a strong passion for Classic Rock and Blues music. Jed is also a guitarist, inspired growing up by Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and many others. He currently resides in Eastern Washington and heads south to Mexico in the winter. You can see more of his articles at www.jedvaughn.com6 Articles
Jack Austin
Jack Austin is a Chicago-based music journalist covering blues and American roots music. He is a radio DJ (Electric Chicken) and co-founder of Crossroads Chicago Radio. A poet and bad guitar player, he writes with an ear for regional scenes, musical lineage, and the people who keep the blues alive.6 Articles
