Garrison Starr cracks me up. She just does. Two Southern refugees, we circled around each other in Los Angeles in the mid-90s and finally connected 10 years later in Nashville. From that point on, we were insta-buddies. Part of what brought us together – in addition to multiple mutual acquaintances – was her contribution to …
I got introduced to Tracy Bonham through Dave Gibbs of the Gigolo Aunts. I’d long been a fan of hers so I was thrilled to make the acquaintance. What sealed our bond was a benefit compilation we co-produced. I’d been wanting to do a series of themed compilations starting with Songs for a Broken Heart. …
In 2007, I discovered that Nashville is full of phenomenally talented, independent artists. I lived there for the year and was humbled, honored, and pleased to get to know a bunch of them. Katie Herzig was one of the first. Katie is probably my favorite emerging singer/songwriter on the scene right now. Her songs are …
Kristen Hall was one of the folks who cruised through Genghis Cohen in 1994 when I was booking it. Somehow I managed to pack the joint and she vowed never to play L.A. again unless I promoted the show. Turns out, she didn’t need me because a little band she founded called Sugarland packed houses …