interview

Lewis Black called in today and spoke with me about his May 11th show at the Coronado. Lewis comes off as a tad cranky in his act and occasionally as a talk-show guest, but he couldn't have been nicer. He seems like the first guy to offer a compliment and praise...

When it comes to musical talent, it's tough to find a band that overflows with it more than prog-rock legends Yes. I kept their first five albums on my turntable at all times during a healthy part of my high school years. One highlight for me was meeting most of the members at Flipside Records in Hoffman Estates in 1989 during a 'meet and greet...

I spoke with an old friend of the show, Derek Trucks of the Allman Brothers Band and Tedeschi Trucks Band in 2012.  Derek and fellow ABB guitarist Warren Haynes both recently announced they were leaving the band.  Always a gentleman and always an outstanding show when Derek is part of it...