Leela and Ellie Grace began singing together as children as part of the The Grace Family.  They branched out as a folk duo more than a dozen years ago and continue today with lyrical harmonies and renditions of traditional music. “Say Darlin Say” is a variation of an old lullaby, “Hush Little Baby” with some [...]

For fans of singer and former coffee diva Sally Walker, here’s a re-edit of some video shot of her during a performance at Oak Grove Pavilion in 2006. Damn, I miss Cafe del Sol.

When Levon Helm and The Band performed at the Mississippi River Festival at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 1969, it put the fledgling summer musical gathering on the map because an old friend walked on stage for an unannounced cameo appearance. Crouched in front of the stage, shooting pictures for a newspaper, I saw [...]

Given all the rain that’s falling this weekend, it seemed like a good time to post a video of Dale Cash singing “Big River” at the Johnny Cash Birthday celebration last month in Floyd. No, Dale is no relation to Johnny.  He just likes to sing the man in black’s songs.

Grateful Dead cover band The Kind celebrated its 26th Anniversary with a show that literally rocked The Pine Tavern Pavilion on Saturday, March 10. The wooden pavilion shook from the pounding of the dancers –some with moves that consisted of just jumping up and down on the floor and sending shock waves through the structure.  [...]