Author: Bob Condren

Bob Condren is a freelance writer who fell in love with rock ‘n roll at an early age, hypnotized by a transistor radio blaring Top 40 hits under his pillow. He is an unrepentant record collector, movie buff and lifelong baseball fan who can’t wait to take his grandkids to their first Cubs game. Still holding out hope for an Office reunion show. Twitter: @BobCondre

by Bob Condren January 24, 2018 Comments1

Hear

A Quick Look at Blue-Eyed Soul (Part 1: America)

The Righteous Brothers, Hall & Oates, and Justin Timberlake have all carried the torch…

Rory Gallagher from the Hochberg Collection

by Bob Condren December 6, 2017 Comments0

Hear

Rory Gallagher: Ireland’s Torch Bearer for American Blues

His weathered Stratocaster and non-stop touring made this Irish guitarist a legend.

julien baker courtesy of getty

by Bob Condren November 20, 2017 Comments0

Hear

Julien Baker’s Unsettled Self In Song

If you like Patti Smith, you need to check out Julien Baker’s “Turn Out the Lights.”

by Bob Condren October 24, 2017 Comments0

Hear

5 Songs Where Jesus Definitely Rocked the Jukebox

From the Staple Singers to Sam Cooke, these songs “take you to church” in the best way possible.

bill graham

by Bob Condren September 13, 2017 Comments5

Hear

Rock Promoter Bill Graham and His Winterland Legacy

With headliners like Jefferson Airplane, Hendrix, and the Stones, Graham had this San Francisco venue rocking in the ’60s and ’70s.