* Remembering Roy Orbison b. 4/23/36 *

In honor of what would have been Roy Orbison's 75th birthday, take a look at some rare movie clips from The Fastest Guitar Alive (1969).
What a voice!

(click image for"Pistolero")

(click image for"Whirlwind")

* Lake Street Dive @ The Lizard Lounge *

Signature Sounds recording artists, Lake Street Dive, played the first of two evenings at The Lizard Lounge last night - a SOLD OUT show - they heated things up quite nicely!

New to me, opener Robert Blake & the Powderkegs, mesmerized everyone with vivid tales and stream of conscious numbers.

The magic continues tonight with opener Mr. Sister getting things going around 9pm.

Highly Recommended!

* Happy Record Store Day! *

In honor of this being Record Store Day,

I'm posting a link to my new favorite single from

Third Man Records!

(click image for "Pack It Up" live)

Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three's beautiful 45 RPM

"Chittlin' Cookin' Time In Cheatham County" b/w "Pack It Up"

Take a listen and mark your calendars for his appearance at The Newport Folk Festival this summer, too!

Happy 80th B-day "Cowboy" Jack Clement

Country music fan?

Then a collective "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" is in order for this living legend.

The songs, albums, projects, quotes, and accolades are too numerous to list here but, a visit to his WEB site or AllMusic.com is well worth your time.

Born April 5, 1931 - Whitehaven, Tennessee

Thanks for all the music, Jack!

Click for some nuggets:

Johnny Cash & Jack Clement - You Remembered Me

"Here I Go Down That Wrong Road Again"

Cowboy Jack Clement-Newport, Arkansas

* 4/3 In-Studio * THE SECRET SISTERS * 1pm *

The Secret Sisters, playing with Amos Lee at The Wilbur Theatre Sunday evening, will be stopping by the studio to perform a few tunes from their latest release and share stories of their "rocket rise to fame."

From Alabama churches, to major music venues and halls across the country, Laura & Lydia Rogers have been wowing everyone in their path!

Muscle Shoals to Music Row!

Tune in, just after 1pm, to hear what all the fuss is about!

* RIP Harley Allen 3/30/11 *

Singer, songwriting great, HARLEY ALLEN, lost his battle with cancer this week.

You may not know his name but, surely you've heard his tunes. Take a minute to check out his songs recorded by artists such as Alan Jackson, Joe Nichols, Alison Krauss, Garth Brooks, etc...but, it was Harley's voice that got to me every time!

Here's a shot of Harley with another favorite singer of mine, Larry Cordle.

Larry Cordle & Harley Allen

"Moody Bluegrass" after-party

Nashville, TN 2005

* 3/27 LIVE In-Studio - AMY BLACK @ 12:30pm *

Amy Black will be LIVE on SMC this Sunday, March 27th @ 12:30pm, giving us the scoop on her new tunes and singing a few in support of her upcoming CD release event next weekend!

Her terrific CD, One Time, is being released on 3/29 and she'll be hosting a CD release party at Club Passim on 4/3 @ 4:30pm.

Tune In Early!