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Showcasing music that makes you feel something, without regard to boundaries of genre, because music that fails to stir emotion is nothing more than noise and there are already far too many labels in this world.

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By Travis Erwin - May 18, 2018

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Gray Hair and Powdered Sugar

By Travis Erwin - May 18, 2022

Been a while since I've chimed in here. There are a lot of reasons for that including the fact most people simply don't take time to read blog posts these days. We are all too busy binge-watching, and skimming social media to truly sit down and read longer forms. Sadly this applies to books as well and yet I continue to write. Though since moving to California the siren song of screenwriting has begun whispering in my ear and little by little I am doing more of that. Currently I am sitting in a Dunkin Donuts typing this as the powdered remains of a Bavarian Kreme decorates my beard. The beard is longer these days but also has a bit more of its own white adornment. What else is new? Well my latest novel, THE GOOD FORTUNE OF BAD LUCK is out as of yesterday. The novel is available in paperback or eBook . I wrote the first words on this book more than twenty years ago so like most of my writing it has taken an arduous path to publication. It is a story...

The Ten Essential Books About Country Music

By Travis Erwin - May 15, 2018

I first experienced many of these titles while doing research for my own, music-based novel, Twisted Roads . Along the way, I discovered the stories behind the country entertainers we love are just as compelling as their music. Each book on this list brings those fascinating tales alive in their own unique way. These 10 books are essential reading for any dedicated country music fan. 10. A Good-Natured Riot: The Birth of the Grand Ole Opry , Charles K. Wolfe This book tells the story of the humble beginnings of country music's most enduring and iconic venue - the Grand Ole Opry. Wolfe entertains while he educates, revealing to us an Opry that didn't just happen by accident, but rather by intelligent planning and diligent work. 9. Calling Me Home: Gram Parsons and the Roots of Country Rock , Bob Kealing Bob Kealing's Calling Me Home is a masterfully told account of Gram Parson's life. Parson's career was cut short by an un...

Listen Up!

By Travis Erwin - July 30, 2019

One of my writing gigs is reviewing music for the LA on Lock music blog and while some of the tunes I hear in their name are not right for that blog's audience, they are still worthy of a large partnership. Here are a few of those for y'all to check out. Everyone of these comes with a slightly different sound, but each spoke to me. Hope they do the same for you. Camille Miller is German born and raised in Canada. This particular song borders on pop and Americana but much of her work leans to a more folk sound. Berith This single feels like old school Kenny Rogers for the first few measures and it carries that 70 country vibe. Berith is Norwegian and her voice hints at that accent to give it a nice complexity. V Blackburn V is a track on an EP titled Public Figures and every other song is a fresh take on a celebrity. She has a big voice and a unique approach to songwriting but this song spoke to me lyrically. Sad and hopeful at the same time. Leero...