Luke Winslow-King: Blues, Bartok and Whole Lot of Guitars
Fresh off the release of his 2018 album “Blue Mesa,” the acclaimed slide-guitarist and singer discusses his adopted hometown of New Orleans and the key to happiness.
“The Prodigal Son”: Ry Cooder’s Latest Reinvention
The roots-rocker returns with an album that (true to form) dips into everything from church music to New Orleans horns to social justice themes – all with his trademark twist. Plus, his son Joachim is the producer.
Leslie Mendelson Knows a Few Things About “Love and Murder”
Our interview with the singer-songwriter explores her album “Love and Murder” and includes how she came to do a duet with Bob Weir.
The Right Wine for … Steely Dan’s “Gaucho”
“The Cuervo Gold/The fine Columbian/Make tonight a wonderful thing.” Have lyrics ever evoked a time and place more perfectly? While the Cuervo and Columbian are natural pairings from Steely Dan’s “Gaucho,” we’d like to suggest yet another in this episode of “Wine & Vinyl.”
