Grateful Dead

As Bad As Its Reputation? Bob Dylan & Grateful Dead “Dylan & The Dead”

November 7, 2024 Jonathan Aird 10

Two Giants come together – can they create musical magic? There are many albums that have a reputation for being dire, or at least underwhelming, that is not fully deserved. There are just as many feted […]

Grateful Dead – the (free) music never stops

November 4, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

It is, indeed, that time of year again, indeed it is, indeed it is. November. There are 30 days In November, and once again Grateful Dead fans are rejoicing because once again the Grateful Dead website […]

The Song Remains: Phil Lesh (1940-2024)

October 28, 2024 Martin Johnson 2

Phil Lesh has left The Phil Zone The Grateful Dead are one of the most musically and culturally influential bands of the 20th Century, and Phil Lesh, who died at home surrounded by his family on […]

Essentials: The Top Ten Buddy Holly Americana Covers

September 19, 2024 Martin Johnson 10

It is a testament to his lasting influence and the fact that his songs have entered mainstream culture that Charles Hardin Holley, also known as Buddy Holly, is still a pervading musical presence 65 years after […]

Paperback Riders: American writing and Jazz

July 10, 2024 Tim Martin 3

The one style of American music that doesn’t really fit into the accepted definition of “Americana” is Jazz. While “our” sort of music draws influence from most styles born or evolved in the USA it’s the […]