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Lucinda Williams’ Life Story—Anything Can Happen
Anything Could Happen: Lucinda Williams tells the story of her life
Vintage vinyl treasures (Episode 29)
The intense heat of late has many of us spending more time indoors. While catching up on paperwork, cleaning, and exercising for a change, I have some of my favorite albums spinning in the background. Locals of New Orleans and the surrounding area as well as folks educated in good music the world over should recognize the five artists of this month’s installment. I hope that you enjoy another walk down memory lane compliments of some fine vintage vinyl from Louisiana.
This Is Why: Paramore, live, after a five-year hiatus
On July 6, 2023, the rock band Paramore stopped at Smoothie King Center on their This Is Why tour. It was a night of jumping, screaming, and confetti as frontwoman Hayley Williams danced across the stage alongside bandmates Taylor York and Zac Farro. Their openers were rock bands Foals and The Linda Lindas.
Nelson Blanchard’s album debut is decades in the making
After 60 years of performing and 41 years of operating a recording studio that’s hosted Louisiana stars and national acts, Nelson Blanchard has, at last, recorded an album of his own.
The Making of Johnny Vidacovich’s Out Da Box: Looking back with producer Jeff Meyer
The Making of Johnny Vidacovich’s Out Da Box: Looking back with producer Jeff Meyer.
Essence Fest celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop
Essence Fest will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop
Vintage Vinyl Treasures (Episode 28)
My search and rescue efforts for vintage vinyl for the months of May and June were thoroughly enjoyable. These five acquisitions, listed in order of discovery, reach way back in the day and are well off today’s proverbial beaten path. Each one is considered a definite keeper in the eyes of vinyl aficionados. I found the first two albums below in Old Arabi at “The Lighthouse” record store. The remaining three were a Father’s Day gift from my favorite daughter who took me out in the country for a “barnstormer” event advertised as the “10,000 Record Album Sale.”
King and Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll: PBS to broadcast this year’s second Little Richard documentary
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll
