It’s officially summer which means it’s time to beach it up, pool it up, sun it up! A little reggae party along with a nice pour of rum, or a bottle of Red Stripe, can make for a stellar Sunday afternoon. Let’s get this party started. Here’s some of my top picks by Stephen Marley…
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Some of the most beautiful nostalgic Americana music with a hint of country blues comes from the Ruen Brothers, whose influences range from Johnny Cash to The Rolling Stones. The song that roped me in is from 10 years ago, and perfect for a Sunday morning with the first official day of summer fast approaching,…
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Beachy vibes are in the air. And this Sunday’s feeling like we need a little Bossa Nova to take us there. Listening to Lully Hill this week on Sunday Jams. Now, I’ve been into Bossa Nova for over a decade and can familiarize myself with songs and artists pretty well. I do have my favorites….
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Eight years ago, four guys from Canada released this catchy bluegrass song of love and murder, and it racked up hundreds of millions of views. The Dead South came out of Regina Saskatchewan in 2012, and have played venues of all sizes all over the world ever since. Their fanbase “Good Company” has even taken…
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It’s hard to believe one of the most influential rock bands in the 70s, 80s and beyond has been around for 55 years. The Steven Tyler led powerhouse group began in 1970 in Boston, and has been to all corners of globe and amassed a pile of awards and music honors along the way. They…
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I am both honored and delighted to debut my pick for this week’s Sunday Jams! And so I present to you, the debut studio album by The Cure: Three Imaginary Boys. Released in 1979 and the band unsure of what success lied ahead. Even Robert Smith’s wife, whom he wrote “Lovesong” for, didn’t think they…
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Back in 1967, a wild group of in-your-face rockers, The Psychedelic Stooges (later The Stooges), were born in Michigan, led by the freakishly energetic Iggy Pop. The Stooges broke up in the 70s, and Pop’s lifestyle was a list of “don’t try this at home” from his self-mutilating performances, to his mental breakdowns to his…
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Back in late 80s, I got to see new band out of Colorado give a free outdoor concert at my college. They put on an impressive show, mixed with folk, blues, rock, and an aura all their own. I’ve been a fan ever since. A few years later, they released my favorite song by them…
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In 1985, a melodic supergroup known as The Honeydrippers, peaked their cover of Phil Phillips; “Sea of Love” and we all fell in love with it: The Honeydrippers was pretty much the dream child of former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, when his solo works were going strong in the 80s. The original incarnation stated…
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