Mar 2, 2016
The Kevin Bacon Effect with Joe Marcinek BandMartyrs - Chicago, ILBy: @312mrgI had a talk pre-gig with Joe Marcinek and asked him about being a sort-ofKevin Bacon of the jam scene. Considering the range of high-profile artists that routinely support his art or become members of the JMB, I thought it was a fair question....
Feb 5, 2015
Robert Randolph is just so many things. He and The Family Band popped in for a pair of shows at City Winery this winter as a part of the Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival. He's the bandleader, a brilliant soloist, more-than-capable singer, master of ceremonies, and part-time comedian.He was even the inspiration for his...