Progressive rock has been back in the news recently—The Show That Never Ends, Washington Post reporter David Weigel’s new history of pomptastic 1970s bands like Yes, King Crimson, and Emerson, …
Kevin Abernathy gets to the point on ‘Family Hour’
For the last decade, Kevin Abernathy has been releasing an album every couple of years, each one showcasing a slightly different side of his musicianship. He dug into Southern rock …
‘Artrock’ EP release show will double as actual art show
Albert Murrian’s new EP—the first of a series of three related releases planned for the near future—is called Artrock, and all four of its songs (“O Pablo,” “I Want an …
Fantasy painter Ken Kelly’s career took unexpected turns with Frazetta and Kiss
If you grew up in the 1970s, it’s likely you remember some of Ken Kelly’s paintings, even if you’ve never heard his name. The 71-year-old fantasy artist created the covers …
Weekend Guide: Gladys Knight, PrideFest, Brewfest, Kevin Abernathy, ‘Godot,’ Cheer-Accident
Here’s a list of what to do this weekend—classic soul, Beckett, PrideFest, beer, Kevin Abernathy’s CD release show, Chicago post-punk, azaleas in the Smokies, and much more. Visit the Knoxville …