The king of country pop gains punk credibility for a new generation.
Just Walkin’ in the Rain: Reform, Redemption and the Story of the Prisonaires
How a progressive governor, a reform-minded warden and five convicts created a classic recording.
Ukulele Bound – Bright Littlefield Strum a Different Beat
Nashville musicians Jonathan Bright and Tom Littlefield, both veterans of Music City’s 1980s underground rock scene, recently found they had an unusual interest in common – the ukulele.
Eddie Angel and the Instrumental Instincts of Los Straitjackets
For the past eighteen years, Los Straitjackets have revitalized rock instrumentals with gusto and humor, building a loyal fan base around the world. Dressed in identical black business suits and ties, with a unique colorful mask for each member, Los Straitjackets never speak on stage except in Spanish. Randy Fox has this profile of the band’s founder Eddie Angel.