Variety is the spice of life...expect music from the 1920's to new music issued this year including new artists; plenty of old, new, and in between.... music from all decades and genres, with a love of blues, jazz, folk and rock!
Lucinda's tribute to her friend, Blaze Foley, shot to death while trying to protect an elderly friend from a bully.
A short edition of "Under The Covers With Deuzer" tonight -- I was not aware this song was written by someone other than John Prine, until Nurse Patty took me to school this week! Instead, the late country-folk singer-songwriter Blaze Foley was the writer. We'll hear his original version next, then a tribute to Foley written and performed by his friend and mentor... Lucinda Williams. The late Townes Van Zandt also wrote a tribute song for his friend, titled "Blaze's Blues."
WYCE's 17th annual Jammie Awards are coming to The Intersection on Friday night February 19th beginning at 5:30pm.
Join in celebrating the best of local and regional music from the past year with 24 live performances and 20 awards.
Jammies 17 is made possible by Bell's Brewery with support from The Intersection, Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse, and San Chez Tapas Bistro.
Show your civic pride and support the musical talent in your community February 19th at The Intersection.
See the full lineup and get more information at WYCE dot O-R-G
For the caller's late father and uncle...RIP.
Although lots of Lu's music could be described as sounding "haunting," this one is especially so, which seems all the more appropriate on an album of songs presented under the title "The Ghosts of Highway 20." Makes me think of "Pineola," and "He Never Got Enough Love."
Funky Food songs for the Funky Food Lady Amy!
Happy belated birthday!
"God almighty, for years I thought I caused it," the country legend said decades later in a CMT interview. Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/flashback-waylon-jennings-cheats-death-20150203#ixzz3zAHeTUjw Follow us: @rollingstone on Twitter | RollingStone on Facebook
Are you a Michigan musician traveling to South by SouthWest in March? If so, Michigan House wants to know!
Michigan House is a pop up venue dedicated to being a hub for Michigan Talent. They will be creating a "Michigan Music Map" for the Austin-based festival this year.
Musicians may email their name, city, links and south by southwest schedule to Michigan House Music @ Gmail dot com with S-X-S-W in the subject line. More information is available at Michigan house dot org
On February 3, 1959, rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with the pilot, Roger Peterson
