Author Archive
05 Jan 2026
Colbie Caillat: A Sustained Overnight Sensation (Part 1 of 2)
The term “overnight sensation” describes a phenomenon that rarely ever happens. But to some degree it applies to Colbie Caillat. She seemingly came out of nowhere, becoming a bona fide […]
02 Jan 2026
David Wilcox: Making a Hero’s Journey
Plenty of songwriters take a conventional approach to making albums; they think to themselves,” I’ve written ten new songs since the last record, and here they are.” There’s nothing wrong […]
01 Jan 2026
30 Days Out, Jan. 2026 #1: Caverns of Gold, Jazz is for Everyone, Coverfest V, Beach Floyd
Happy New Year! Today 30 Days Out begins its 13th year of previewing upcoming live music in and around Asheville. This time I’m spotlighting two benefit events, both of which […]
31 Dec 2025
Musoscribe’s Best of 2025: Interviews
I paused to count ‘em up recently, and realized that I have conducted over 1,300 interviews. More than 1,100 of those have been with music artists. Most every one has […]
30 Dec 2025
Musoscribe’s Best of 2025: New Releases
While my tastes often run toward archival releases, I do listen to a lot of new music. And I make the point again and again: those who would argue that […]
29 Dec 2025
Musoscribe’s Best of 2025: Reissue/Archival
Some people don’t like end-of-year best-of lists. If you’re one of those, feel free to skip this and the next two days’ worth of posts. There are well over 5,000 […]
27 Dec 2025
Howie Klein, 1948-2025
In late 2020 I received a press release that would eventually change my life. I stumbled upon an opportunity to write a feature for SF Weekly, and the connections and […]
26 Dec 2025
Take Five: Standout Tracks from Foghat
It’s inconceivable to imagine the ‘70s rock era without thinking of Foghat. Neither the biggest commercial success nor the most celebrated critics’ darling, Foghat nonetheless made a significant mark on […]
25 Dec 2025
Remembering the Raspberries, Part 4 of 4
Continued from Part Three… Raspberries Remembrance The idea for a Raspberries tribute album came more than three years ago from Fernando Perdomo. The multi-instrumentalist and producer is among the busiest […]
24 Dec 2025
Remembering the Raspberries, Part 3 of 4
Continued from Part Two… The new lineup of Raspberries made what would be the band’s final album of original material. Though Starting Over is fondly remembered today, on its September […]