Last night at Stubb’s (Austin, TX), in front of an audience of mostly family and old friends, Prescott Curlywolf played what will undoubtedly be one of their final gigs, if not the last one. I think the show lasted about 90 minutes, but because the performance warped the time-space continuum until we were free-floating in […]
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Chuck Berry – Memphis Amazon http://www.box.net/shared/static/curbzy86dk.mp3 I’ve heard this Chuck Berry song probably a thousand times in my life and its devastating brilliance never really hit me until now. Don’t get me wrong, I always thought it was a good tune. If you asked me about it yesterday, I would’ve said the unexpected calypso […]
Read MoreThe World According to Memphis
I refuse to celebrate death. My life has been a miracle of more than I ever expected or deserved. I have gone farther and done more than I had any right to expect. I leave behind a beautiful family and many beloved friends. Take reassurance in the glory of the moment and the forever […]
Read MoreParadise Waits For Me
One day [Doug Sahm] said to me, ‘You know, in the early Seventies, man, Willie was the old guy. He brought it to us and gave it to us to carry it on, and that’s what I’m doing with you guys. You guys are it. You guys take it and go with it.’ –Kevin […]
Read MoreAll God’s Kids, They Wanna Rock
As we transition from summer to fall, I think it’s only appropriate that we kick summer’s angry ass out the door Adios Lounge style. Here’s a compilation of music that’s helped keep me sane during a summer of continuous 100+ degree weather. I think it’s a good mix of soul and rock, but those designations […]
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