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  The Road of Southern Avenue Leads to Blues, Soul, and Funk

  February 25 at 4 a.m.

  When he landed in Memphis, Tennessee in 2013 to compete in the annual International Blues Challenge and represent his native Israel, it was a dream come true for guitarist Ori Naftaly. And while victory in his category eluded him, he quickly made some contacts, formed a band, and went on...

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  Southern (Rock) Man: Marshall Tucker Band's Doug Gray on Their Rich Past and Busy Present

  February 21 at 4 a.m.

  For many people, remembering where they were and what they were doing on any given New Year’s Eve is an effort hampered by time, memory, or alcohol. But Doug Gray recalls exactly where he was more than four decades ago when the year 1978 rolled into 1979: Onstage at the...

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  Classic Rock Warriors Wishbone Ash Don a New Coat of Arms

  February 18 at 4 a.m.

   Though not as well known among classic rock aficionados in the United States as their home base in England or even Europe, for more than 50 years prog rockers Wishbone Ash have carved out their own place in rock history and attracted some very, very rabid fans. Known as pioneers...

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  Paul English's Girl in Green Finally Makes Her Jazzy Debut

  February 3 at 4 a.m.

  It only took jazz composer/pianist Paul English and an ad hoc ensemble two days to record his new album, Girl in Green. But that was all the way back in 2000, and the master tapes sat on his shelf for two decades before finally seeing the light of day. Longtime...

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  Pear Duo are Together in Music and Life

  January 24 at 12:30 a.m.

  Curtis Brengle and Julie Ragins don’t look like hardcore criminals. In fact, the pair – partners in both their musical and personal lives – more resemble a very hip aunt and uncle than people who would encourage committing an act that’s a crime in 47 of 50 states. Yet the...

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  Steve Harris' British Lion Loudly Roars its Own Identity

  January 20 at 4:30 a.m.

  For any new (or new-ish) band based in Europe, the first tour of America is something that’s usually looked forward to with equal levels of anticipation and anguish. English hard rockers British Lion will probably experience those feelings, with nearly 20 gigs booked across the United States in January and...