Nashville Cats still prowling

By Butch Worrell

Tucked away in a sleepy backwater of Nashville where you can still hear roosters crow I visited a recording studio where an old friend, Lorrie Bennett (Anita Carter’s daughter) is cutting an album. Cinderella Sound, owned and operated by Wayne Moss, has seen many greats in it’s time. Artists that have recorded there include Steve Miller, Linda Ronstadt, Ricky Scaggs, Charlie Daniels, and many more.

Dr. Dog Album Release at the Belly Up in Solana Beach, California

Images and Article by Doug Siegel

Dr. Dog played for a sold out crowd in Solana Beach on 2/7/2012 for the release of their new album, Be The Void. The band played several songs off their new release including the opener, "That Old Black Hole, " which they would go on to play the following night on Conan O'brien. The band's seventh album has been a hit with the critics and fans alike as they went to their own studio with Anti- Records to create a primitive style recording that showcases their raw style as a band. Dr. Dog is currently on tour in the United States and selling out shows everywhere. 

Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes - Keep on Moving - Paramount Theater, Huntington NY

Images and Article by Bill Kelly

Still rolling along close to 40 years after emerging from the Jersey Shore, Southside Johnny (nee Lyon) brought his Stax driven bar band sound to the newly renovated Paramount Theater in Huntington New York.  The band played a mixed set comprised of several tunes from the 2010 release Pills And Ammo along with old favorites like Fever and I Don’t Want To Go Home.  Decades on the road have not weakened Johnny’s voice, but rather added a full, throaty roar that would be envied by musicians half his age. 

Girls Rule at the Exit Inn for the Nashville Roller Girl’s benefit

By Butch Worrell

The Lady based Granny Whites, Pony Chase, and Take The Power Back (a RATM tribute band) threw a party at the legendary Exit Inn January 21’st to benefit the Nashville Roller Girls (www.nashvillerollergirls.com). And how these girls rocked the house in good cause. The Roller Girls bust and kick ass for little or no money, basically for the love of the sport and the turnout showed both a love for the music these bands made and for the Roller Girls cause. Hats off to the Exit Inn for hosting the event. And thanks Ladies for the kick-ass music that night.

Wilco at Copley Hall in San Diego

Images and article by Doug Siegel

Wilco played for a sold out crowd on January 22, 2012 in San Diego at Copley Symphony Hall. The band opened with a ten minute version of "One Sunday Morning" and encored with "Whole Love" off their recently released album, The Whole Love. Following "Whole Love" in the encore came old favorites such as "Heavy Metal Drummer" and "Outta Mind." The show had songs from all of Wilco's albums but played a lot of tracks off The Whole Love and Hotel Yankee Foxtrot, which got a great response from the crowd. The crowd was quite diverse with several people saying "this is my favorite band." Wilco is currently on tour selling out most venues that they bless with their presence.

Diego Garcia at the Highline Ballroom

Images and article by Bill Kelly

Following the release of his first solo album Laura,  Diego Garcia brought his warm,  Latin tinged sound to the Meatpacking district in lower Manhattan.  Far from his earlier incarnation as the lead singer from Elefant, Garcia has left his Bowie-esque phrasing behind for romantic crooning that combines elements of Julio Iglesias and Brian Ferry.  

Bruce Springsteen Tickets - Ticketmaster Letdown

As fans sat prepared and anxious as tickets went on sale today for Bruce Springsteen's We Take Care of Our Own tour, many were sent error messages or delayed as tickets were selling by the thousands. Many were left out in the cold only to learn they were the victims of professional ticket scalpers that orchestrated at least one crippling attack on Ticketmaster's online sales system. Bruce Springsteen posted a note to fans on his site also directing his message to Ticketmaster.

 Bruce Springsteen