‘thoughts’ Archive

on nationalism

“Nationalism has always perplexed Americans. When the United States involves itself abroad, it always believes that it is genuinely trying to help other countries better themselves. From the Philippines and Haiti to Vietnam and Iraq, the natives’ reaction to U.S. efforts has taken Americans by surprise. Americans take justified pride in their own country, we [...]

the steve woolsey band, in hand

As you may have heard, the band and I have been working on a long awaited studio EP.  We have opted to use the facilities at Xtream Audio on the premises of Robby Takac’s Good Charamel Records.  We have also enlisted the aid of two top talents in the local audio production business.  Our engineer, [...]

a true master

I wish I had seen this man perform in this life.  Hopefully he will be giving concerts in heaven. “On stage, I will take a chance. There has to be an element of daring in great music-making. These younger ones, they are too cautious. They take the music out of their pockets instead of their [...]

best football ad ever

CANNAVARO!  Lo amo mia Italia!

the band is coming to town…twice

Late last year, DerekTrucks.com reported that the slide guitar prodigy would be taking a year off from touring to spend time with family.  That idea seems to have lasted all of ten minutes, and a compromise has been made.  Derek will join his talented wife Susan Tedeschi on a tour of festivals and shows this [...]