Big Star – Live In Memphis (2014)
‘Live in Memphis’ makes the case for Big Star’s inclusion of two Seattle interlopers, showing how they grew as a band into the ’90s.

‘Live in Memphis’ makes the case for Big Star’s inclusion of two Seattle interlopers, showing how they grew as a band into the ’90s.

Just two elite guitar players having fun with their immense talents, and it’s hard not to share in that fun as listeners.

The rockabilly punk of “Rip This Joint” provides an early glimpse into how Ron Wood would fit in with the Rolling Stones.

Luke Reynolds joins us to talk about his deeply intriguing new album ‘After the Flood,’ and how it advances his well-respected career.

Brian Mackey spent some two years working on his debut album, and you hear every moment of care in songs like “Captain of the Moon.”

We interview Nels Cline, who is set to release a guitar summit meeting with Julian Lage called ‘Room.’

Allen Toussaint explores a Paul McCartney connection from long before their time together around the newly reissued ‘Venus and Mars.’

Graham Nash doesn’t dilute “Simple Man” with wish-fulfillment fantasies. There’s just this: a heart that longs for what’s been lost.

Stevie Wonder’s ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ is one of those albums that I can truly say changed my life.

You might expect a rootsy track called “21+” to focus on hell raising in a fictional saloon. Butch Walker does something different.