Good time, good cause with Nashville hitmakers
In case you didn’t know Trent Tomlinson was a co-writer and the guy with the big idea for the Brett Young’s In Case You Didn’t Know (ICYDK). The…
Iowa Gathering drew pickers and makers, and country lovers to The Barn at Brophy Creek
With a mix of antiques and crafts, jewelry, clothing, art and more finds, plus food/craft drinks and live music, all amidst pretty country surroundings and a…
Betting on the good marriage of country music and farming
A new Merschman Seeds catalog arrived at our house a week or so ago with a picture of country artist Jake McVey on the front cover.…
Still dreaming of ice cream from the Chocolate Moose!
A few weeks ago my PR work took me to Portland, MI, a quaint and friendly small town between Grand Rapids and Lansing, just off Interstate…
Nice guy Brett Eldredge made a good impression at the Mississippi Valley Fair
What a night! What a guy! Meeting Brett Eldredge at his Meet and Greet at the Mississippi Valley Fair tonight was a kick. Not only is…
Popcorn. River scenery. Victorian splendor.
As much as I love to write about country music I also enjoy posting about out-of-the way spots as a sort of country travelogue. Today I…
Irish folk band Connla coming to Friday house concert
Music host John Taylor features the hot Irish band Connla at his next house concert Friday, July 28, 2017, in Cambridge, IL. “If you were planning…
A year ago fan Rob Joyce jumped on stage with Keith Urban. Now he’s a budding Nashville guitar player.
Rob Joyce is the fan that landed onstage with country superstar Keith Urban and killed it on his guitar before an arena full of 8,000 fans.…
Singer/songwriter Kirby Brown shares an engaging openness in music and conversation
Updated August 23, 2018. Kirby Brown lets you in. In song and conversation, there’s an engaging openness that quickly draws you to the Nashville-based singer/songwriter who…
“Best in the game” Cash’d Out rolling into Davenport with songs and memories to honor Johnny Cash
Judging by the Cash’d Out videos on YouTube and a phone interview with lead singer Doug Benson yesterday afternoon, next Wednesday’s show at Baked Beer &…
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