Opening for John Eddie
July 30, Shank Hall, Milwaukee - Over the past several years, I've played just about every cut off the CD, "Who the hell is John Eddie?" on the Three-Chord Barbecue radio show. Well, to answer the question, John Eddie is one of my favorite songwriters. Brilliant lyricist wrapped in a blend of Americana, roots rock, and alt-country with a touch of folk and blues. More info on John Eddie, of course, at his web site, www.johneddie.com. Tickets are $15, show starts at 8 p.m. Touch base with Shank Hall for more info.
Some of you have asked for sound clips or links to the old recordings by The Thundermen, for whom my late cousin Rick was the lead guitarist in the early days. Their best-known 45 rpm - "Money" and "Flyin' High" - was released in late 1962 on the old Soma label out of Minneapolis, which al
Some of you have heard my stories about my oldest cousin, Rick, whom I usually refer to as an "old rock 'n' roll guitar player." He had been pretty sick lately and died while we were on our spring vacation. Rick was a member of The Thundermen, a legendary local band in the '60s in the Eau Claire, Wis. area. Since the first time I strapped on a guitar, he was a source of encouragement; offering use of his home studio; letting me sit in at various local gigs; and always offering a kind word about my songwriting and recording. Basically, he was a good guy who, to me, embodied the spirit of garage band rock 'n' roll. I will miss him greatly. Here's the link to the