
Hey There, Merry Christmas. It's that time again, time to spread a little holiday cheer (I'm even getting requests for this mix). Here's my (anti) Christmas mix. A bunch of these songs are borderline sacrilegious and others are only just a little bitter (and who can blame them this time of year). There are some real gems in here though and I hope you enjoy them with your family sitting around the fire while decorating your tree. Cheers, Craig P.S. Here's the first new Christmas song from 2010 that is [...]
Enlighten your self with some music. It's another stellar week of shows in Atlanta

Tennessee quartet Christabel & The Jons are back with a new album Custom Made For You . Though my affection for their previous release Love and Circumstances hasn't wavered, I love this disc even more. The new material improves on the band's well-crafted blend of vintage jazz, country, and swing, but some of the tunes are as catchy as any modern pop song. Oh I believe, I believe I can make myself happy, if I want to. Lead singer [...]

One of my goals for this blog in 2009 is to do a better job of shining a light on some of the many, many wonderful artists who call Knoxville their home. Knoxville is located in East Tennessee, in the heart of Appalachia, and has a strong tradition of producing top flight musical talent. With plenty of live venues and a rare assortment of independent radio stations ( WDVX , WFIV , WUTK ), local artists of all genres have plenty of room to flourish in this town. It's time I started to showcase some of this local [...]
Love and Circumstances by Christabel & The Jons is a sultry and nostalgic collection of old-fashioned jazz, big band swing, Appalachian folk, and old-timey country. The core members of the band are... **Click on the link to read the full post, download mp3s, and comment.**