June 03, 2008
Have you heard? Bo Diddley
I'm a day late and a dollar short in noting the passing of eminent blues/rock 'n' roll guitarist Bo Diddley. A sad part of his story is that the music industry was far more...Posted by joe lance on 08:04 PM | Comments (1)
February 08, 2008
Hats Off to (George) Parker!
In the evening, on April 23, 2008, Chattanoogans will have the opportunity to witness one of the least expected yet most appropriate musical collaborations in recent history. Allison Krauss, who not too long ago...Posted by joe lance on 09:31 PM | Comments (0)
December 19, 2007
It happened somewhat the same way here
An account from about a year before my discovery: I was watching a Christmas episode of "Sanford and Son" that I'd TiVOed. After a two-act riff on "A Christmas Carol," grumpy but gold-hearted junkman...Posted by joe lance on 10:44 PM | Comments (0)
November 02, 2007
They can't get no satisfaction, but their audience can
A brief time-out from politics and elections ensues: Leticia Wolf's latest Pulse column takes us to a place I haven't been for a few name changes — you know, that place on MLK that...Posted by joe lance on 02:16 PM | Comments (0)
October 05, 2007
Don't forget the sisters
Obviously I'm not there right now, and I don't know how much I'll be able to see, because of work and other responsibilities, but the Three Sisters bluegrass festival, an inaugural FREE event on...Posted by joe lance on 07:12 PM
August 28, 2007
MyBass
Unlike those who got up early (or stayed up) to photograph the lunar eclipse, I could not wake at all during it, nor for a while afterward, though my sleep was restless and my...Posted by joe lance on 10:51 PM
August 09, 2007
Friday Guitar Blogging: Buddy Guy in Chattanooga 9/6/2007
I have a lukewarm relationship with The Blues most of the time, but even so, I recognize the invaluable worth of an artist like Buddy Guy. I don't know if I can make it,...Posted by joe lance on 07:02 PM
August 03, 2007
Friday Guitar Blogging: That'll Soon Be Doctor Brian May, Thank You Very Much
One of rock music's most admired instrumentalists, guitarist Brian May of Queen has submitted a doctoral thesis in astronomy. Yes, it's true, the BBC said so. Astronomy is apparently the academic career May abandoned...Posted by joe lance on 11:52 AM
July 07, 2007
Critiquing Live Earth (as shown on Bravo TV) (and MSN)
For a lot more criticism, and not of the musical kind, see Les Jones' new project, Rock Stars against Live Earth. Also, per R. Neal: another live-blogger (who has included many screen shots). So...Posted by joe lance on 10:31 PM
June 27, 2007
Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
I hope you've been watching the PBS special based on the concert that's all about Paul Simon. We actually just stumbled upon it by accident, but it has been a real treat to watch...Posted by joe lance on 10:46 PM
February 23, 2007
Sing that song again and I'll bust an ASCAP in your BMI
This bar in Florida isn't the only house of karaoke I've heard about recently that's been at least threatened with legal action by the publishing houses. Now, y'all know that I want good songwriters...Posted by joe lance on 09:32 PM
Bonnaroo Bound?
Even though I've yet to attend what I've heard is the nicest festival in the country — the Live Oak, FL setting that is home to MagnoliaFest and a springtime event as well —...Posted by joe lance on 12:56 PM
February 14, 2007
I'm High As A Kite / I Just Might / Stop at the Late-Nite Drive-Thru for a Square Burger
Yeah, that makes sense. I know it's all agents and contracts and other lawyeresque machinations, but it is still somehow quite depressing to see the sorts of bands one likes to imagine as anti-establishment...Posted by joe lance on 09:11 AM
November 19, 2006
Proofreading Is A Plus
The dog, early in her life, answered one of those instructional video ads in the back of a guitar magazine. Either the dog or the ad's author is not that great a speller, though,...Posted by joe lance on 11:01 AM
November 03, 2006
SHG at Tennessee Valley Theatre Tonight
Who: Shani Hedden Group What: Sweet Dreams - A Tribute to Patsy Cline Where: Tennessee Valley Theatre, 184 W Jackson St, Spring City, TN 37381 When: Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm EST; Sunday, 2:00pm EST...Posted by joe lance on 09:11 AM
September 21, 2006
Thursday Guitar Blogging: Mello Out with Sharon Isbin
I'm rediscovering my enthusiasm for a CD released almost a decade ago by classical guitarist Sharon Isbin (before all the Grammy awards). Simply titled Journey to the Amazon, it combines the typically unaccompanied classical...Posted by joe lance on 12:30 PM
September 08, 2006
Friday Guitar Blogging: Guy-in-Residence
It seems like it was Riverbend 2004 when Guy Clark and his buddy Verlon Thompson wowed a docile audience under the Walnut Street Bridge, even though they had to fight off a wild thunderstorm...Posted by joe lance on 12:30 PM
August 25, 2006
Friday Guitar Blogging - Copy Cat
Not long ago I was at a friend's house for practice, and he let me try out his guitar during rehearsal. It's a Les Paul, only it isn't. It feels, looks, and plays like...Posted by joe lance on 03:31 PM
August 16, 2006
Wednesday Guitar Blogging: A Boy and His Guitar
I still remember a conversation I had with my (late) father sometime in the Fall of 1979 (or was it 1978?). He wanted to know how serious I was with my interest in guitar....Posted by joe lance on 08:02 PM
August 07, 2006
Monday Guitar Blogging: California Guitar Trio Live in Chattanooga Tonight
This just in ~ joe public will be at the CGT show tonight, at Rhythm & Brews, at 8:00pm EDT. That's right, heads-up to anyone who has already had plans to go: showtime has...Posted by joe lance on 01:38 PM
August 02, 2006
If only the band I play in were a little more rockabilly
See My Ships..towing wakeboarders? Check it out. The Violent Femmes are playing at the first annual "Between the Bridges" festival, which features live music, an amateur wakeboarding contest, and a lot more. Even though...Posted by joe lance on 01:13 PM
July 21, 2006
Friday Guitar Blogging - Pedal Steel Addition
I'm excitedly nervous but proud to announce plans for the Shani Hedden Group to be joined by none other than Mark Van Allen on pedal steel, lap steel, dobro, guitar, and whatever else he...Posted by joe lance on 06:40 AM
July 07, 2006
Friday Guitar Blogging
A kind friend shared a CD with me and I am enjoying the heck out of it. The disc is a live recording of Norman Blake and Tony Rice at Suwannee Music Park in...Posted by joe lance on 10:40 AM
December 02, 2005
Friday Blog Blogging
Catching up.. I heard on the news that North Carolina wins the game of "Mille Bones." There were some thoughts yesterday from R. Neal (via Silence). Then there are MooreThoughts. I mentioned it in...Posted by joe lance on 10:09 AM
August 25, 2005
Ruining My Reputation
This post is to issue a public apology to John Bailes and his campaign staff and supporters for not making it to the Back-to-School rally at Eastgate. What was supposed to have happened: after...Posted by joe lance on 09:09 PM
August 21, 2005
So Much to Cover..So Little Time
Dangit if I didn't wish I could forego sleep and just blog all night instead. However, my family and my health and, oh, a few other things (one of them spelled J-O-B) come first....Posted by joe lance on 10:58 AM
July 13, 2005
Got My Lucinda Tickets
Got yours? You can't beat Etix's Print at Home feature....Posted by joe lance on 03:27 PM | TrackBack
June 13, 2005
Riverbend 6/12/2005
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June 01, 2005
Off to Bob & Willie
Okay, just to be clear, it's not "Bob Willie." It's the Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson show at BellSouth Park. More after I return, naturally....Posted by joe lance on 05:19 PM | TrackBack
May 28, 2005
Nightfall and Riverbend Blogging
Did anyone check out Buckwheat Zydeco last night? I'd like to set up a weekly open thread and let commenters quilt a review of each Nightfall performance this year. (I might get to attend...Posted by joe lance on 10:32 AM | TrackBack
April 08, 2005
Guitar-Blogging, Still
Thanks to Comcast High-Speed Internet (high-speed, that is, when there's a connection at all), I was not able to upload any files last evening. I do have a rather cheezy idea of something "different"...Posted by joe lance on 08:35 AM | TrackBack