Movie Star Musician
Earlier this week I ventured out of my cocoon to catch a big live concert for the first time in 2.5 years. On a whim I…
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…
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…
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…
Iowa singer-songwriter Sean Costanza’s narrative style comes naturally
Not long ago I discovered the Iowa-based Americana alt country singer-songwriter Sean Costanza at Davenport’s awesome music joint The Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel. My…
Moonlight Social delivers lively new country pop EP April 13
Jennica Scott and Jeremy Burchard are the two halves that make up Moonlight Social, a pop country duo born in Texas, now based in Nashville. Their…
Tips from yoga expert, traveler & QC social media influencer Clarissa Mae
I’m a plunker-downer. I work full-time as a PR consultant and freelance writer, and about once a week or so I like to trade my home…
Soul2Soul date night. Random thoughts.
Random reflections from Tim and Faith’s show at the iWireless Center in Moline, IL, June 17, 2017. Went early. Beat the crowds. Nope. Microbrew Mile. Runners…
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