Gruene Hall. Check.
The famed Texas dance joint Gruene Hall in New Braunfels has been on my so-called bucket list for years. Ever since I became aware of King…
Fans who miss Bombfire might like The Fish Shack in Guttenberg
Once inside, you find a big screened dining room reminding me of boat houses and garages at the lake places my parents rented for our family’s vacations in the 1970s.
Thank you, kind reader, I’m going to enjoy Bobby Braddock’s A Life on Nashville’s Music Row.
Shortly after Malcolm Gladwell on country music’s beautiful, often sad specificity became the latest blog post on KarenLovesCountry.com, a sweet reader who lives just a few…
Malcolm Gladwell on country music’s beautiful, often sad specificity
He Stopped Loving Her Today is without a doubt one of the saddest songs in country music. Author Malcolm Gladwell (the man who wrote business book…
Vince Gill is immensely talented. But he is also one gracious guy.
Vince Gill led a Nashville A-team last night August 14, 2019, at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, Iowa. His two-hour-plus concert was a well-paced tour through…
Californian Grover Anderson balances teaching, family life, and country gigs to deliver The Frontman
My blog is mostly a hobby, something that’s transformed a passion for country music into a pursuit to uncover new music and have a creative outlet…
Bucktown Revue is pleasing combo of music, poetry, and goofiness
Looking to unwind after a hectic week? I can’t think of a better way than plopping yourself down for the Bucktown Revue, a Grand Ole Opry…
Live shows are music to … my blood pressure?
Last night Elise Davis and her band broke my listening silence at the Triple Crown Whiskey Bar and Raccoon Motel. Perhaps the harsh Midwestern winter is…
Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Moons delight in short, sweet set at The Raccoon in Davenport, Iowa
There was just one thing wrong with Angela Perley and the Howlin Moons’ set last night at The Triple Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel in Davenport,…
Live country music shows in Quad Cities during October 2018
Time for a review of upcoming live country shows in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. I was traveling in Montana this week (beyond seeing some…
