Nicholas Edwards Long, 69, of Rougemont, NC and Naples, FL, passed away on the morning of Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center in Durham, NC. Born in Chicago, Illinois, and affectionately known as “Nick,” he was the son of the late Glenn and Ann (Vukmirovich) Long of Chicago, and is survived by his […]

z2 Comics graphic novel Murder Ballads is available everywhere today. Murder Ballads features and original soundtrack from Dan Auerbach (the Black Keys) and Music Maker partner artist Robert Finley. In a recent article in the Tennessean Dan Auerbach said, “It was love at first sight,” with a laugh when he remembered meeting Finley. “He’s one of the greatest living soul […]

My Name Is Precious by Precious Bryant This has to be the best version of this classic song I’ve ever heard. Her guitar playing is chunky and intentional….then her voice kicks in. The sound immediately differentiates itself from the sultry and jazzy versions that express the stereotypical meaning of this sweet love song. Precious’ approach […]

When Tim texted me early on a Sunday morning about taking a trip (the very next day) to Southern, GA, I knew it would be a unique journey. On the way down, Tim explained that he had spoken with folklorist George Mitchell and there was a gospel singer down in Fitzgerald, GA he recorded many, many years […]

Songs of T-Town by Larry Shores I remember my first day at Music Maker and heading down to the basement/warehouse to make CDs and seeing this album on the shelf. At this point, my Southern musical knowledge was minimal but I recognized this track – Blackberry Blossom. Most of the versions I had heard previously […]