With the echoes and memories of the prior day still in mind, I was excited to see what a new day would bring at the 2017 Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender. Saturday’s lineup included a mix of legends and up-and-comers in the rockabilly scene. First, I popped in on Nashville Lower Broadway favorites, Brazilbilly. Lead singer JesseLee... Continue Reading →
Interview: JD Wilkes
“I always liked acting up and playing piano, I thought I’d always be a cartoonist though, it’s my first love. There’s no way I ever imagined this would be my life. I mean, I don’t really even know what it is I do now, as an adult. I can’t describe it, it’s strange, but it’s... Continue Reading →
The Del McCoury Band, The Tillers, and JD Wilkes at The Nashville Palace
It was a rousing celebration of old-time music at the Nashville Palace last weekend, the kind of music that makes you believe you can almost hear the sounds of crackling vinyl coming through a record player as you listen. The lineup included JD Wilkes of the Legendary Shack Shakers, Cincinnati-based bluegrass outfit The Tillers, and... Continue Reading →