Category Archives: musicians

Happy 90th Birthday, Willie!

Posted on April 29, 2023 by bullersbackporch

Confession: I’ve never really been that big of a Willie Nelson fan. Still, Willie’s more than just a great singer/songwriter/musician — he’s an icon. He’s a legend. And at 90 years old (or is it “young”?), he’s one of our … Continue reading →

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Sing a Song of Skip Spence

Posted on April 18, 2023 by bullersbackporch

Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane, and Moby Grape all helped weave the tapestry that became known as the “San Francisco sound” in the 60s. Alex “Skip” Spence (known to friends and fans as Skippy) was a common thread running through … Continue reading →

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Short Shot of Shawn Colvin

Posted on December 2, 2021 by bullersbackporch

“If there were no music, Then I could not get through…” We’re headed up to Colorado Springs today to see Shawn Colvin in concert tonight.  Several years ago, she admitted she preferred sharing a stage with another singer-songwriter over solo … Continue reading →

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Hazy Memories of Dillo Daze, 50 Years On

Posted on November 17, 2021 by bullersbackporch

A baggie of pot sat on the floor just a few feet away. Someone dropped it, I figured, looking around to see if anyone else spotted it yet. No, and the baggie was kinda of perched precariously in the walkway … Continue reading →

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Scott, My Brother & Musical Pied Piper (part 2)

Posted on September 7, 2021 by bullersbackporch

Part 1 offered a quick snapshot, that’s all. I could never fully list all of the bands my brother introduced me to. His early combos played most mid-60s rock staples like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, the Kinks, the Doors, Buffalo … Continue reading →

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Scott, My Brother & Musical Pied Piper (part 1)

Posted on September 4, 2021 by bullersbackporch

Although neither of our parents played music, we grew up hearing it. Dad listened to Nat King Cole and Spike Jones and Mom hummed hymns and sang along with the radio. They bought a piano and signed both Scott and me … Continue reading →

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Fleeting Glimpses of Nanci

Posted on August 14, 2021 by bullersbackporch

In the wake of Nanci Griffith’s death yesterday, people are remembering her through her songs. Many musicians are sharing personal stories of her kindness and generosity, especially in helping other musicians get started or receive recognition. I myself shared several … Continue reading →

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Happy 80th Birthday, Bob Dylan

Posted on May 24, 2021 by bullersbackporch

My earliest impression of Bob Dylan was as a songwriter. Mostly, I heard the cover versions of his songs first, recorded & released as pop tunes by folks like the Byrds, Turtles, and Peter, Paul, Mary. Like many listeners, I … Continue reading →

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Sing a Song of Skip Spence

Posted on April 18, 2021 by bullersbackporch

Listen, my friends…TURN IT UP! Today would have been Alex “Skip” Spence‘s 75th birthday — had he survived this long. He died in 1999, two days short of his 53rd birthday but not before he left a lasting legacy in … Continue reading →

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Another McMurtry of Note

Posted on April 3, 2021 by bullersbackporch

My recent post about Larry McMurtry didn’t even mention his noted songwriter son. That was deliberate, and easy enough to do since Larry left more than enough of a legacy long ago. But his son, James McMurtry, is carving out … Continue reading →

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