Here's an old brag sheet from October of 1965 - KTKT Color Channel 99, Tucson Arizona. Take a look at the smiling face third from the bottom. That would be Joe Bailey, successful DJ 6-9pm, soon to move up to morning DJ status, top-40 spins, millions in earnings and the wild party that involved almost everyone involved in popular music at top-rated stations in the late 1960s. He had it all, plus something extra.



Even then, Joe admits, he… Continue

Talk about a festival with a view!

Photos courtesy Brian McCormick. Great road trip Brian!

First festivals are always a good thing. First Americana festivals are dear to my heart, because without folks willing to take the time, trouble, and expense to organize them this music would be a far less vital force in the world. With no radio support to speak of, almost no mainstream press, and on a shoestring budget, the… Continue

First a disclaimer. My cousin Willie Pipkin is involved with this project, in between fishing trips. But since I've provided a link for you to listen to this entire album for yourselves, you tell me if this is just family pride talkin'.

With all of the frenetic, fast-paced Rockabilly being ranted and raved about in Americana circles, I must take a moment to recgonize a fine, mellow new CD from Austin's… Continue

So I'm sitting with a buddy at a folk festival, being interviewed by local radio. We're twenty minutes into the thing, and a gasbag walks up. We point politely to the mic, let him know what we're doing...and the gasbag starts talking. He won't shut up! Just stands there blowing air, wasting all of our time.



At first I was incredulous - thinking this stuffed shirt has got to "get it" soon and wander off.



But no.



More hot air.



The radio host casts me a… Continue