… and we’re back
welcome to the new server. hopefully, you’ve had a comfortable trip. things are still a little bumpy on this end. while the overall look of ‘the musical box’ won’t change, we’re still working out some bugs, especially in the picture posting department. so, as they say as at the cineplex after ceiling tiles fall on your head during a renovation, “please pardon our mess. we’re expanding to serve you better.”
we’ll be back with new stuff tomorrow. on tap for the rest of the week: critic’s pick 33 with randall bramblett, a listen to bob dylan in cincinnati, a state fair wrap-up and a two part interview with rolling stones keyboardist chuck leavell, who plays here next week. stay tuned!

I am a native Kentuckian and freelance journalist who has been writing about contemporary music for the Lexington Herald-Leader since 1980. I have not a lick of honest musical talent myself, just a pair of appreciative ears for jazz, folk, blues, bluegrass, Americana, soul, Celtic, Cajun, chamber, worldbeat, nearly every form of rock 'n' roll imaginable and, when pressed, the occasional tango and polka.