Taking a road trip tomorrow from Tennessee to Illinois for a 10-day Vipassana mediation retreat. I'll be off the grid from July 12th to July 23rd. See you on the flip side.
'tis the season
John Lee Hooker says "Boom Boom".
July 4, 2017
A star is born
Played last night at the Blue Canoe in Tupelo, MS (hometown of the Presley family). After my gig, I went for a late night Elvis tour. Here's the house where he grew up.
Cradle of the King in Tupelo, MS.
Tav returns!
Tav Falco presented his new movie, Urania Descending, last night in Memphis! Check it out here...
www.uraniadescending-themovie.com
Tav Falco in Memphis, TN 6/21/17.
Home Sweet Home
Good to be back in Memphis! Played a fun show last night at a cool new venue called 831 South Cooper.
831 South Cooper - Memphis, TN - 06/17/17
Singles silver anniversary!
I saw Singles in the theatre when it came out 25 years ago. I loved it then and I love it now. I recently got the double album deluxe edition reissue! Super excited to give the vinyl a spin and hear all the unreleased material on the bonus disc!!
Spring Tour update #8
Got home yesterday from the second half of my Spring Tour. I drove 5700 miles through 7 states for 15 gigs in 15 cities. Had a blast! Thanks to everyone who helped makes it happen and to everybody who came to the shows. Until next time, stay tuned here for all the latest music, news, performances, etc.
Great music for pennies
I stopped at Schoolkids Records in Chapel Hill, NC and found these gems in the 99 cents bin.
Spring Tour update #7
Playing three shows this week in Virginia and two in North Carolina! Check the SHOWS page for details.
Tourists on tour (AL)
Visited some cool spots while passing through Alabama this week.
FAME in Muscle Sholas, AL
Birthplace of Helen Keller in Tuscumbia, AL
Spring Tour update #6
After a rare two days off (in a row), I'll be back on the road tomorrow for shows this week in Alabama, Georgia (x3), and South Carolina! Check the SHOWS page for details.
Full moon in NOLA
Second half of Spring Tour started on Wednesday in New Orleans, LA. Love that town. Went for a walk through the French Quarter after midnight under the full moon, and couldn't pass up this photo op
St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, LA
Spring Tour update #5
On my way to New Orleans, LA to start the second half of Spring Tour! I heard there's a new vegan restaurant in NOLA. I'm gonna get me some gumbo. Also playing this week in Lafayette LA, Birmingham AL, and Meridian MS. Check the SHOWS page for details.
Spring Tour continues in May!
The first half of my 2017 Spring Tour was great! I'll be back on the road during May for shows in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, and North Carolina. Check the SHOWS page for details.
Let It Be
Before my Minneapolis gig in April, I visited the former residence of Bob and Tommy Stinson. This is the house from the Replacements' Let It Be album cover!
#fanboy
Legendary front porch roof in Minneapolis, MN.
On the road in May
Spring Tour continues this month! Check the SHOWS page for details.
New EP on iTunes and Spotify
My new EP - Talk Will Tell - is now available on iTunes and Spotify! Check it out...
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/talk-will-tell-ep/id1217386321
https://play.spotify.com/album/4Ay41S92ItB0ri51t4PsGd?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open
May tour dates!
Spring Tour continues this month with dates in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, and North Carolina. Check the SHOWS page for details.
Spring Tour update #4
I returned home on Sunday from the first half of Spring Tour. In 21 days I drove 5400 miles for 20 shows in 16 cities in 8 states. Good times! Big thanks to everyone who helped make it happen. I'll be starting again in May. Stay tuned for details!!
Bill's bungalow
Last week, I visited the former home of William S. Burroughs in Lawrence, KS. It was just as I imagined it would be.
