“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.

“It has been an absolute honor and pleasure to work with my fantastic publisher Candlewick on this book, and a revelation to see what gifted artist Monica Mikai has done with this story.” – Rhiannon Giddens

“Because I’ve identified as a drummer my whole life musically, I’m just now starting to actually see myself as a songwriter.”

The unmistakable personality of this larger-than-life talent (who just turned 96) was
captured here in this beloved old song.

As a taster for further covers in ‘Unknown Waters,’ the appetite is whetted.

Legendary Nashville gospel music quartet The McCrary Sisters back up Easley on the emotional piano ballad “I Can Let Go.”

“His playing is superb, showing an almost reckless abandon when he gets revved up. He is performing on the edge, and if he falls, so be it. The pieces will not break.” – Little Feat’s Bill Payne

‘Crown,’ out today, follows the pattern of Eric Gales’ previous albums in addressing social issues of a man who doesn’t understand why the color of a man’s skin should preclude how he’s treated.

“Feminine energy is incredibly powerful; that’s why people fear it and try to contain and tame it.”

The album was written between Nashville and his childhood home in Compton, which Keb’ recently purchased and renovated.

Hard work and dedication have paid off for Peter Veteska and his Blues Train with ‘So Far So Good.’ This group of top-flight Jersey Shore musicians are certainly on a roll.

When Leslie West passed away in December of 2020, he left behind a towering legacy of epic recordings that few rock guitarists can match.