Mattias Olsson is a musical chameleon, remarkably adept at making himself blend perfectly into whatever musical soundscape that lies before…
A Few Days in the Life (4/7/20)
April 7, 20:49 The Sonic Sanctuary Working the afternoon shift, my previous life rapidly disappearing in the rearview mirror. I…
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There’s no money in music journalism. When I announced my retirement from policing to spend most of my time writing…
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(Top photo by Diane Keaggy) I swore off commercial radio in 1985, after being introduced to King Crimson. That band…
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(Photo by David Oppenheimer) I’m taking a week away from all things Bernie Worrell. This will probably happen three or…
Gary Husband: The CirdecSongs Interview
(All photos courtesy of Gary Husband) Gary Husband is the living personification of “Fusion.” Seen in music as the combination…
The WOO Chronicles: Reaching for the Stars
My music journalism has, for the most part, focused on musicians rather than rock stars. The difference is relatively simple:…
Home is Where the Gig Is
The text message came out of nowhere. I saw my phone light up (I keep it on silent), so I…
The WOO Chronicles: More than Meets the Casual Ear
Here’s something casual music fans don’t know: Bernie Worrell appeared on at least 500 recordings during his career. Sure, everyone…
A Few Days in the Life (3/25/20)
March 25, 12:46 The Sonic Sanctuary I’ve seen relatively deserted streets on a weekday while working before. But usually that…
