Arts and Entertainment

That pernicious Russian influence is everywhere. Even...the Song Of The Day?  From Russia with love for Elvis:

I know why Alby didn't like yesterday's selection.  He's not a fan of any sort of country/rock hybrid.  He's a fan of trad country. He's a purist. As in, "Son, there's…

Did I mention something yesterday about great country music coming out of west Texas?  If I could only choose one album to represent that spirit, it would be Joe Ely's…

One of the more unlikely concert pairings I ever saw. This guy opening for...Husker Du: Hey, they both were on Warner Brothers at the time..

Nathan Arizona closes out a great week: "The best band of the 1990s Brit-pop era and one of the best guitar-rock bands ever. The Gallagher brothers who led Oasis feuded…

Nathan Arizona Week, Day 5: "Some us will alvvays (CQ) love power-pop no matter when it comes out. This tune arrived in 2014 from a Canadian band that spells its…

Nathan Arizona Week: Day 4!! "Folk-rock for our time by one of a host of young guitarists who play in the tradition of Bert Jansch, Tim Hardin and John Martyn.…

Nathan Arizona Week. Day 2!: The only hit by a 1990s “alternative” band with hints of the '70s. In fact, pretty much the only New Radicals song anybody’s ever heard…

Nathan Arizona, Day One!: Crackling indie pop-rock from a rousing and rowdy Scottish band. NME named it the best song of 2006. A friend of mine and I spent part…

Yes, it's a parody of Deadheads.  But it's just so cool and spiky. Ends real quick b/c 'Surprise Truck' barrels through. Best band name ever?: Starting tomorrow, Nathan Arizona gets…

Always thought this was a Los Lobos original. Last night, Nathan Williams of the Zydeco Cha Chas set me straight.  BTW, hope you were there!:  

You can have yer Queen. When it comes to winners, here is my default:

'Life In A Northern Town' was said to have been inspired by Nick Drake.  I can sure see this song as part of what inspired the Dream Syndicate: