Let the names tell the story –
With Waddy Wachtel, Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar and drummer, producer, and writer Russ Kunkel created and played music history.
Historic albums by Carole King, Jackson Brown, James Taylor, Warren Zevon, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Steven Stills, Neil Young, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Jimmy Buffet, JJ Cale, Ringo, Lyle Lovett, George Harrison, Dolly, Linda and Emmylou The Trio album, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, Tracey Chapman, Joe Walsh, BB King, Steve Winwood.
On and On and ON.
Now, along with seasoned guitarist and vocalist Steve Postell, they’ve established the opportunity to be their band. The Immediate Family. Their new album Skin in the Game arrives Feb 16.
Skin in the Game references the fact that they aren’t sidemen here. It’s not a play-and-walk-away kind of thing. They’re taking the music they wrote and played, out on the road for themselves. No one else.
For the rest of the story, check out the documentary The Immediate Family. Screening now.
The annual Critics Choice Awards take place in LA on Sunday at 7 PM Eastern.
Hosted by Chelsea Handler.
I’ve gathered four opinionated critics (are there any other kind)
We met on Zoom and went at it.
Discussing the film year 2023 and who’s going to win what…
Shawn Edwards Kansas City
Hillary Atkin LA
Teri Hart Toronto
Bonnie Laufer Toronto
It’s a wild ride friends..come along.