CHAS WALTZ, the powerhouse violinist of the top CELTIC ROCK band YOUNG DUBLINERS, gives insight into his amazing career in this candid interview with AMANDA FRYE. CHAS WALTZ talks about his roots, influences, his instrument, life on the road, and what it's like to play for audiences around the world.  Read about his take on the future of the music industry and much, much more….


The legendary GODFATHER OF NAVAJO ROCK, JIMMY STALLINGS or J.J. LIGHT, as he is internationally known, talks about his recordsand reveals what matters to him in life.  Writing, producing, and recording close to his roots in Albuquerque, New Mexico, JIMMY STALLINGS tells about the importance of his spiritual life, his friends, his family, and his love for music that comes from the heart. Read it all HERE…


Cultmachine's Randy DeFord interviews Gary Carter, one of the world's top Pedal Steel Guitar players. A much sought-after musician, Gary Carter plays with many of Nashville's biggest names and was music director for stars such as Randy Travis and Faith Hill. Learn about one of the most unique instruments, the Pedal Steel Guitar, and about Gary's roots, influences, and his view of country music from past legends to next generation's trailblazers. Read it all HERE…


Cultmachine's Joshua Tree Robert interviews DUSTY WAKEMAN, entrepreneur, record producer, engineer, bassist, and musical force majeure from Texas.  Founder of the legendary MAD DOG STUDIOS in Venice, CA and head of MOJAVE AUDIO, DUSTY WAKEMAN has powered the music scene in the studio and on stage for decades. In this in-depth interview DUSTY WAKEMAN retraces his path from rock bands in Texas to playing with such legends as KEITH RICHARDS.  Read it all here…



For this in-depth interview, Cultmachine's Benjamin Emard caught up with fast-rising singer-sonwriter MAURA MURPHY, known to her many fans as AURA. After a successful musical journey marked by waypoints New York, Boston, and Los Angeles, AURA has found her creative and spiritual home in NASHVILLE. Propelled by music videos, and pending record deals, this talented singer is quickly establishing herself as NASHVILLE'S NEW AURA.  Heads up, Music City!



AN ENTRY INTO THE HISTORY OF ROCK MUSIC:
J. T. ROBERT interviews the legendary GODFATHER OF NAVAJO ROCK, JIMMY STALLINGS. You know JIMMY STALLINGS as the bass player for THE SIR DOUGLAS QUINTET and their classic hits "She's About A Mover" and "Mendocino." But, did you know that JIMMY STALLINGS had a parallel, international career as J. J. LIGHT? That J.J. LIGHT stormed the Charts in Europe, South America, and New Zealand with his 1969 hit HEYA, a song that wasn’t even released in the U.S. until 2003? Read it all HERE…


Cultmachine's Randy DeFord talks to Nashville songwriter and performer of "In-Your-Face-Country-Soul," MARC-ALAN BARNETTE. This interview retraces MARC-ALAN BARNETTE's career from his church music roots in Alabama to his success in Nashville as a writer and performer. In addition, MARC-ALAN BARNETTE talks about his work as a mentor and coach, who not only helps writers get publishing and representation deals, but shows them how to navigate the intricacies of the music business. Read it HERE...


Cultmachine's Shannon Luster and Joshua Tree Robert interview one of America's most unique singer-songwriters Victoria Williams about her Louisiana roots, musical influences, long international career, and her life in the California desert. A must read not only for Victoria Williams fans, but anyone interested in American music as Victoria connects many dots of music history.


Cultmachine's Randy DeFord interviews VICKIE CARRICO, the BIG VOICE from Nashville. Get the inside scoop of how VICKIE CARRICObecame the amazing, sought-after singer with the incredible range. Country, R&B, Soul, and Funk -- Vickie makes it all come alive with her distinctive voice and energy. To quote Randy: "This Lady is for Real!"
Read the interview here...