David Bowie Pianist Mike Garson Headlines Benefit for Kids’ Cancer Cures
LOS ANGELES — Mike Garson, longtime pianist and composer for David Bowie, will headline a concert and fundraiser for the Children’s Brain Tumor Tissue...
Eulogy: Lorraine Marion Miceli Martini (July 10, 1929-June 12, 2020)
The following is the eulogy for Lorraine M. Martini, written by Stephen K. Peeples and read by Veronica J. Peeples on July 9, 2020:
Lorraine...
‘Willie and Family Live’ Album Review, L.A. Weekly (1978)
L.A. Weekly published this writer's short review of the "Willie and Family Live" album in the alt-news tabloid's December 21, 1978 edition. The double...
Al Stewart: ‘Past, Present And Future’ – Liner Notes, 1992 Reissue
The following is the set of liner notes written by Stephen K. Peeples in 1992 for Rhino Entertainment's CD reissue of Past, Present And...
John Jorgenson on His Bluegrass Band, Herb Pedersen & Chris Hillman
The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band made its long-awaited return to the concert stage in late July 2021, bringing its high-lonesome harmonies and wide-ranging instrumental...
Country Music 1975: Progressive Elements Gain Foothold in Conservative Bastions
Rewind to fall 1975: After writing about Texas music and the progressive country "outlaw" scene there and in Southern California for much of the...
Johnny Cash Roadshow Revival, Ventura, 2014-2015
Preview of Roadshow Revival 2015, and
Flashback to Roadshow Revival 2014
By Stephen K. Peeples
The seventh annual "Roadshow Revival: A Tribute to the Music of Johnny...
Woodwork Carves Progressive Instrumental Set on SCVTV’s ‘House Blend’
Hot young Santa Clarita trio makes TV debut, plays sneak preview of first album, due late summer 2014
By Stephen K. Peeples
Progressive instrumental trio Woodwork...
Harry Nilsson: Remembering John Lennon (December 1980)
It's an honor to share this feature about singer and songwriter Harry Nilsson and his friendship with John Lennon written by Grammy-nominated music journalist...
Book Review: Suze Rotolo’s ‘Freewheelin’ Time’ with Bob Dylan
For years, Suze Rotolo remained the mystery girl pictured with Bob Dylan walking down a slushy Greenwich Village street on the cover of his...