Larry McCray on rubbing shoulders with blues royalty and playing through Joe Bonamassa’s epic rig

Living blues legend Larry McCray is keeping on keeping on and keeping the blues alive, and on his latest LP, Heartbreak City, ...
Mojo

The Best… And Worst Actors Turned Musicians

Following musical sidelines from Stranger Things' Joe Keery and Finn Wolfhard, MOJO rates the best - and the worst - attempts ...

Big Head Todd & The Monsters bringing familiar sound to The Broadmoor

By Bill FormanLast Word Features In a music world marked by fleeting trends, one-hit wonders and ever-changing band lineups, Big Head Todd & The Monsters are a model of consistency and stability. With ...
CNN

Austin: Haven for the healthy, paradise for the party crowd

Barton Springs Pool (2101 Barton Springs Road) is three acres of old-school, spring-fed swimming. Open year-round, it's a jump-in-and-gasp 68 degrees no matter the weather. Nestled in a corner of ...

How Jeff Beck foiled David Bowie’s plans after appearing with him on the biggest night of the Ziggy Stardust tour

Although Bowie wasn’t able to get Beck as his guitarist, he did secure him for one very important gig at London’s Hammersmith ...
The Aquarian Weekly

On the Record: Fabulous Thunderbirds, plus Lester Young and Anthologies of Rockabilly and Appalachian Music

CD set, which contains five hours of music, features Vaughan’s work with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, the blues, rock, and R&B group he co-founded in 1974 with singer and harmonica player Kim Wilson.
Ripon Commonwealth Press

Blues legend Albert Cummings returns to Thrasher Opera House

Experience blues-rock sensation Albert Cummings live at Thrasher Opera House on Jan. 30. Enjoy high-energy guitar solos and ...