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Ajeva, the remarkable sextet from Gulfport/St. Petersburg, are about to release the band’s fourth studio album, self-titled. The release part is part of the Dunedin … Continued

There’s a thing about “comedy music” that reminds me of the great Sir Isaac Asimov, the prolific author and scientist. In addition to his books … Continued

Larry Willis was the one of many excellent unsung heroes in the history of jazz. He passed away Sunday, September 29, at the age of … Continued

If you are like many who plan to drive a day (or days) early for Suwannee Hulaween to enjoy the serenity before the madness begins, … Continued

It seems hard to imagine that The Melody Trucks Band had their very first live appearance just two short years ago (09.30.17). That was at … Continued

There are lots of Oktoberfests, but in these here parts there is only ONE OktoBEERfest, and that’s the four-day explosion of food, beer, and music … Continued

If you thought maybe you felt hurricane-force winds blowing through Atlanta last Friday (September 20), we have good news. It was NOT a hurricane. It … Continued

Crimony! The Smokedown starts Thursday at Little Creek Vineyard in Snow Camp, North Carolina. Well, that’s the pre-party, but you don’t want to miss a … Continued

Feature image courtesy of Jay Blakesburg Just how important WAS Robert Hunter to the Grateful Dead and their catalog? Consider this: he co-wrote every song … Continued

Photographs by kind permission of Funk Eye Media Stories by kind permission of Phil Ross and Dan Farkas George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners and The … Continued