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When Gram Parsons was fired from the Byrds, he, along with Chris Hillman, who had had a hand in his firing (Parsons said he wouldn't tour in South Africa b/c…

Gram Parsons' time in the Byrds spanned only the creation of Sweetheart Of The Rodeo. In fact, by the time the highly-influential album was released, Parsons had already left the…

Gram Parsons was integral in incorporating the best elements of roots and country into rock music. Or, perhaps a better way of putting it, he turned rock fans on to…

Richie Furay's tribute to Gram Parsons.  Poco as you may never have heard them before:

Well, this midnight thing only worked while I had the presence of mind to post something in the right time-frame. Hope you enjoyed it, maybe we'll revisit later. Hadn't heard…

My fave blues guitar player settles in with a 'Cold Cold Feeling'. Meant to be enjoyed late at night:

How can you get to sleep...when you hear some  blues downstairs?:

Knock down a shot of whiskey and dig this:

Meant to be listened to at 12:01 am.  I'm lovin' this theme:

Alby came up with an idea that inspired me: Songs that should be posted at 12:01 am b/c they sound right at home in the wee wee hours. Couldn't wait,…

Anyone else have their minds blown by A Love Supreme (1965)?  The classic Coltrane quartet, featuring McCoy Tyner on piano, Elvin Jones on drums, and Jimmy Garrison on bass. Guess…

Phil Alvin, Lee Allen, and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Here's a real interesting article about this album and a whole lot more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1986/11/06/carrying-the-tunes/755a3094-c02b-483a-ae3c-6fbe64a62d95/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.f9d51f8de4c4

RIP, Clarence Fountain of the Blind Boys Of Alabama. To quote Clarence: "If James Brown could come in here and do the twist, and do the mess around for the…