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The April 25 edition of Greasy Tracks featured an in-depth overview of the Tulsa Sound, best portrayed by the likes of JJ Cale and Leon Russell. Included was an interview with bassist/vocalist Casey Van Beek who discussed the legendary style of music associated with Tulsa, Okla., as well as the just-released Heaven Forever by his …
Consider Shaun Hague’s March 29 appearance at Infinity Hall in Hartford perfect timing. The Chicago-based guitarist brings his Journeyman: A Tribute To Eric Clapton to town just a day before Clapton turns 75 and it just so happens that Hague will be spotlighting tracks from Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs which marks its 50th anniversary later this year. …
The Feb. 15 edition of Greasy Tracks was blues laden as guitarist Chris Beard and legendary harp player Charlie Musselwhite were spotlighted. Click here to listen to an archive of the show, while a playlist is here. Musselwhite plays Infinity Hall in Hartford on on Feb. 27 while Beard appears appears at Black-Eyed Sally’s in Hartford on March 6. The program featured interviews with each and a …
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The Feb. 8 edition of Greasy Tracks featured about as diverse a mix of music that can be packed into a two-hour time frame as blues, soul, country, zydeco and rock were included along with interviews with Steve Berlin from Los Lobos and Memphis-based bandleader John Németh. Click here to listen to an archive of the show, while a playlist is here. Németh, who grew …
An interview with Prof. Brian Torff was featured on the Feb. 1 edition of Greasy Tracks which will included a wide range of music from the legendary Stax Records. Click here to listen to an archive of the show, while a playlist is here. Torff — a veteran bassist, composer and band leader, in addition to being music program …
The Weight Band was featured on the Jan. 25 edition of Greasy Tracks. Click here to listen to an archive of the show, while a playlist is here. In addition to tracks from their studio album, World Gone Mad, there were interviews with guitarist Jim Weider and keyboardist Matt Zeiner as well as a selection of tracks from The Band. The group appears at Infinity …
An interview with veteran musician, producer and songwriter Al Kooper was featured on the Dec. 21 edition of Greasy Tracks where the legendary Super Session album will be featured. Click here to listen to an archive of the show, while a playlist is here. Super Session: Al Kooper (left) and Michael Bloomfield taking a break during recording for what would ultimately be …
An interview with David Dann was featured on the Dec. 14 edition of Greasy Tracks where the author discussed Guitar King: Michael Bloomfield’s Life In The Blues (University of Texas Press). The program included music from across Bloomfield’s career. Click here to listen to an archive of the show, while a playlist is here. A native of Chicago, Bloomfield began playing …
A career retrospective of and interview with “Big” Al Anderson was featured on the Dec. 7 edition of Greasy Tracks. Click here to listen to an archive of the show, while a playlist is here. An Annual Rite: Jim Chapdelanie (left) and Big Al Anderson perform at Cave Nine in New Haven during a July 2019 appearance with The Floor Models. …
An interview with vocalist Fee Waybill and the music of The Tubes was featured on the Nov. 30 edition of Greasy Tracks. Click here to listen to an archive of the show, while a playlist is here. The Tubes return to Infinity Hall in Hartford on Dec. 13 where they will be performing their 1981 chart-friendly release The Completion Backwards Principle …