James Holvay’s New, and First, EP is a Sweet Slice of Chicago Soul
If you’re a baby boomer, you’ve heard the pop classic “Kind of a Drag” by the Buckinghams a thousand times. The song’s writer, James Holvay, didn’t even know it was climbing the charts and barely acknowledged the feat when the…
Bob Andrews’ New New Mexico Album
When comparing yourself as a songwriter to Nick Lowe and Graham Parker, it can be hard to find the inspiration to write your own songs. That’s what Bob Andrews, who played keyboards with Lowe in Brinsley Schwarz, and backed up…
After 26 Years, Dan Penn Pens New Album
It’s been a long time since the last studio album by Dan Penn, 26 years to be exact. Was it worth the wait? Hell, yeah. The recently released Living on Mercy has 13 songs by the legendary songwriter, two solo…