Browsing: Interview

Cowboy Junkies’ versions are covers in the same way that a homemade patchwork quilt is a “cover” on granny’s bed. ‘Songs of the Recollection’ is out March 25!

Going down to Louisiana and having his songs get the Mark Bingham Treatment™ felt like an unachievable dream that soon became a reality. David Heatley discusses ‘Life Our Own Way’ — ft. Lilli Lewis, Lost Bayou Ramblers members, Michael Cerveris, etc. — out today!

Albums like this one produced by people who lived this music are to be treasured

Yardbirds drummer Jim McCarty discusses the origin of “Dazed and Confused,” new memoir ‘She Walks in Beauty,’ and Yardbirds history!

“When I was a kid and I would watch T.V., I would pick out the instruments in the underscore… I noticed when there was a dark alley, bongos were played. Or a muted trumpet would show up during certain parts. I’ve always been able to pick out instruments on records.” Ben Vaughn discusses TV/film scoring, producing, and making music.

“Because I’ve identified as a drummer my whole life musically, I’m just now starting to actually see myself as a songwriter.”

Revisiting this interview with Sam Lay and ‘Sam Lay in Bluesland’ director John Anderson, originally published in 2017. We at ABS mourn the loss of the iconic drummer who has passed away at 86.

“Maybe this album is very much a salvation.” An interview with ultimate road warrior Tinsley Ellis about latest album ‘Devil May Care.’

Anna Lomax Wood not only continued her father’s work in cantometrics, she made his vision of an accessible Global Jukebox a reality.

‘Crown,’ out today, follows the pattern of Eric Gales’ previous albums in addressing social issues of a man who doesn’t understand why the color of a man’s skin should preclude how he’s treated.