Whisperin’ Bill Anderson, April 28, 2018: Shows I’ll Never Forget
On this night, the absolutely unflappable Whisperin’ Bill Anderson gave his Wisconsin admirers a clinic on ‘How to Deal with Performance Adversity.’
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The Beatles, “Act Naturally” from Help! (1965): Deep Beatles
“Act Naturally” came, well, naturally for Ringo Starr. He had flirted with country music long before joining the Beatles.
Alestorm, Bob Wayne, Alice Cooper, Hellbound Glory + Others: Fred Phillips’ Best Metal, Country and Hard Rock of 2017
It was, honestly, a pretty lousy year for music. This list of Best Metal, Country and Hard Rock of 2017 highlights five exceptions, and some key honorable mentions.
Glen Campbell (1936-2017): An Appreciation
I didn’t get decked, and I did ask Glen Campbell to sign my album.
Marty Stuart, April 7, 2017: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Marty Stuart calls his backing band the Fabulous Superlatives – and, the thing is, they live up to his claim on every tune.
Jamey Johnson, Feb. 24, 2017: Shows I’ll Never Forget
Jamey Johnson is confident and solid, offering straight-ahead country music that’s performed with conviction.
Fred Phillips’ Best Country and Southern Rock of 2016: Jackson Taylor, Hank Jr., Whiskey Myers
A very topical album, a group of overlooked Southern rockers and the return of a country legend highlight this Best Country and Southern Rock of 2016 list.
Billy Joe Shaver, Aug. 17, 2016: Shows I’ll Never Forget
The show was an hour and a half late. Audience members were understandably nervous. Then, in strode Billy Joe Shaver — all 77 years of him.
Blackberry Smoke, “Waiting on the Thunder” from Like an Arrow (2016): One Track Mind
Blackberry Smoke’s last album needed a little more grit. If “Waiting for the Thunder” is any indication, maybe we’ll get some of that back.
Steven Tyler – We’re All Somebody From Somewhere (2016)
I wasn’t going to listen to Steven Tyler’s new country-influenced album, but I’m such an Aerosmith fanboy that I unfortunately just couldn’t resist.
