Summer of 1967 my ex and I drove with his brother, Michael Johnson, to California. Michael was going to be part of a folk group managed by Randy Sparks. We camped as we drove west through the hot desert, sleeping on the top of our VW bus. There were stars everywhere. Somehow PJ and I […]
Kerr-full Festival Afterglow
If you’ve never attended Kerrville Music Festival, you probably don’t know that it is a huge gathering of songwriters, players, listeners, and about 30,000 folks who belong. I have just returned from the Texas Hill Country after attending the 50th Annual celebration. I was only there for about one week out of the 18 days […]
Interview: Steve Gillette Musician, Songwriter, and Teacher
I heard Steve’s songs long before I met him in 1984. He’s a soft-spoken man who plays guitar and sings with the conviction of a tornado, while his melodies can charm the most discerning listener.
Concert Wow: Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Band
AWESOME. Personal, very clever, funny, relaxed, and some of the best music I’ve ever heard live.
Interview: Alison Moore
Author/Performer and Riders of the Orphan Train Crow: People from all over the world find each other. I met Alison through Kerrville and the band Still on the Hill. After reading her book Small Spaces between Emergencies, I became an admirer and fan. In the swirl of years, I haven’t kept up with all she’s […]
About That Song: “Ring of Stones” for Kerrville Festival
Thousands of people have not only heard about Kerrville Music Festival but have also attended. They can tell you about the first time they arrived and saw the big sign at the entrance to the ranch saying, “Welcome Home.” So what’s the big deal? If you have never attended, you might imagine a crush of […]