Music Gourmets Presents 60 Years of Great Music - 1989

[Zeeba Neighba]

Where did the time get away to? I've been busy this week.

James McMurtry - Too Long In The Wasteland


There's only a handful of singer songwriters I listen to. James McMurtry is one. He has a knack for writing sarcastic yet poignant lyrics that capture the essence of the downtrodden, the disillusioned, the dysfunctional and occasionally those of us just out having a good ol' time. He has a real knack for interesting words. And all of his melodies and instrumentation don't sound the same.

Saw McMurtry with his band (including his bass player named Cornbread - one name, kind of like Bono and Cher) opening recently for Jason Isbell. He put together a nice set

 

[Ojai Sam]

Saw McMurtry with his band (including his bass player named Cornbread - one name, kind of like Bono and Cher) opening recently for Jason Isbell. He put together a nice set

Conway Twitty’s long time drummer was named Pork Chop. Tasty rhythm section!