by Mood Media | Mar 16, 2018 | Sound, The Latest |
When it comes to music, I can only write in first person. I have to tell you what the music does TO ME. Guy Forsyth is one of the Austin artists that speaks TO ME and creates an excitement in his performances that impresses me as a critic and propels me as a music... 
by Mood Media | Mar 12, 2018 | Concert Recaps, Sound, The Latest |
Attending the Austin Music Awards at ACL Live on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, reminded me of the joy of music discovery and music’s potential! That night, Joe Ely was the recipient of the Townes Van Zandt Songwriting Award. He is only the second musician to... 
by Mood Media | Nov 16, 2016 | Concert Recaps, Sound |
I was a teenager and an avid music consumer when Fleetwood Mac soared to the top of the charts with Rumours and the songs “Dreams,” “Go Your Own Way,” “Don’t Stop” etc. I was just beginning my career in radio when Stevie Nicks was... by Mood Media | Jul 6, 2016 | Sound, Uncategorized |
We’ve all stumbled across singers or musicians or songwriters that speak to us above and beyond the simple enjoyment of a song. In 2005, I had that experience when the Robbie Fulks’ CD Georgia Hard came across my desk. I had heard of Robbie Fulks and knew he was one... by Mood Media | Apr 14, 2016 | Sound, Uncategorized |
Merle Haggard died on his birthday, April 6th. He was 79. While it wasn’t a shock, it was still a surprise. The legends that have been around my whole life seem so unbreakable, so solid. I’ve been thinking about my relationship with Merle over the years, from the...