- The Gatlin Brothers at Brown Country Music Center
- Kris Kristofferson passes away at 88
- The Magic Summer Tour: A Night of Nostalgia and New Memories
- Vlad Holiday at ACLfest 24: A Sonic Journey Through Indie Landscapes
- Cage The Elephant’s Resilience and Triumph at Noblesville Indiana: Review and Photos
- Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind, and Fire in Louisville: A review and photos
All posts by Larry Philpot
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Chris Stapleton to appear at Extra Innings Festival, in Tempe Arizona
Chris Stapleton is not just a country star. He’s a songwriter who has penned hits for some of the biggest names in music, from Adele to Luke Bryan. He’s also a versatile artist who can blend genres...
- Posted February 15, 2024
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Toby Keith passes away at age 62
The world of country music has lost one of it’s best, with the passing of Toby Keith Toby Keith Covel, known professionally as Toby Keith, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024, surrounded by his family. He...
- Posted February 6, 2024
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Christone “Kingfish” Ingram to perform at Innings Festival March 1 and 2nd.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is a rising star in the blues scene, who has been praised by legends like Buddy Guy and Bootsy Collins. He is a 22-year-old guitar prodigy from Clarksdale, Mississippi, who has been playing since...
- Posted February 1, 2024
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Innings Festival Weekend 1, Tempe AZ
February 23 and 24th Music Featuring 3 stages and over 18 rock, pop and indie music artists. Arizona Spring Training A festival for passionate baseball fans to come together and practice some of their own skills among...
- Posted February 1, 2024
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Extra Innings, Weekend 2 of Innings Festival
Tempe Arizona is host for weekend 2 of the Innings Festival, nicknamed “Extra Innings”, March 1 and 2nd. This lineup for Weekend 2 leans a little more “Country” than Weekend 1, showing that InningsFestival has something for...
- Posted February 1, 2024
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Backstory: Bob Seger’s “Shame on the Moon”
Bob Seger’s 1982 hit “Shame on the Moon” was not written by him, but by Rodney Crowell, a country singer-songwriter who had been part of Emmylou Harris’s backing band. Crowell had recorded the song for his self-titled...
- Posted December 18, 2023
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The people of ACL Fest 2023
What do you get when you have one of the biggest and most diverse festivals in the world? You get a large section of the most diverse people — music fans in the world. Without commentary, The...
- Posted December 7, 2023
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Jessie Ware: A Synthesis of Sound at ACL Fest 2023
Jessie Ware, the English singer-songwriter, brought her distinctive blend of sophisti-pop and disco to the Austin City Limits Music Festival with a performance that showcased her vocal prowess and stage presence. Ware, known for her deep, soulful...
- Posted October 19, 2023
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ACL Music Festival 23. Weekend 1: The Good and the Bad
The ACL Music Festival returned to Zilker Park in full swing this year. The festival featured over 130 artists from various genres and backgrounds, who performed on eight stages across three days. The festival also offered a...
- Posted October 9, 2023
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The Real Story behind the song, “Mr. Bojangles”
In our continuing weekly series, we examine the backstory of some of the greatest songs ever recorded, the history, and an occasional tidbit of trivia that’s perfect for your next get together. Follow us to keep up...
- Posted September 6, 2023