The news of Peter Tork’s passing broke yesterday afternoon, and within minutes there were tributes spreading across social media: links to Monkees songs he wrote and/or sang, photos, stories of personal encounters. The remembrances of his colleagues paint a portrait…
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Rockeology: When 48th Street Was the Center of the Universe
Happy New Year to all! I'm ringing in 2019 with a new piece for CultureSonar, celebrating the parallel histories of two legendary NYC music retailers: Manny's Music, and Sam Ash. What are some of your most cherished memories of 48th…
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JM'S "CLOUD NINE" INTERVIEW WITH KEN MICHAELS
http://globaltexanchronicles.com/john-montagna-interview
LISTEN TO ME JABBER ON ABOUT GEORGE HARRISON!
About a year ago, Ken Michaels interviewed me on his "Every Little Thing" radio show about my love for George's 1987 "Cloud Nine" album. The interview is now available…
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New episode of "Breaking It Down With Jeff And John" celebrates Steve Gadd!
Hello all!
Just in time for holiday listening, our latest episode of the "Breaking It Down with Jeff and John" podcast is live, celebrating the artistry of drum legend Steve Gadd.
From his roots in Rochester, NY to…
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Sanborn Sessions: A New Day for “Night Music”
Photo Credit: David Sanborn by Sam Zhang courtesy of the artist
https://www.culturesonar.com/sanborn-sessions-a-new-day-for-night-music/
Those closest to me know how passionate I am about "Night Music," the revolutionary music series hosted by David Sanborn on NBC from 1988-1990. So you…
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