Rumor Has It By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins It isn’t often that someone sounds convincing when they say, “Money isn’t everything,” but in the case of Rumor Has It bass player Brian King, it rings true. “It’s hard to make a living Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Mike Kach playing more than ever this fall One look at Mike Kach might bring Gregg Allman to mind, and as soon as you hear Mike perform there’s no doubt: he is a longtime Allman Brothers admirer Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Singer/Songwriter (and now dad) Justin Layman It’s no surprise here in southwest Florida to meet people from any major city in the world and even places you’ve never even heard of in your life. What is Read More
John Holiday & the Kid Memphis TrioCourtesy photos from the artist By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins John Holiday brings his music and new movie to south Florida When John Holiday was growing up in Memphis, his piano-playing father, Michael, encouraged the young Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Paul Crotty’s career takes off and he lands in Sarasota At some point in our lives, most of us envision a dream career. A lucky few know what it is far enough in advance to start Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Tropical Avenue BandWhen did all this start? Was it when the hugely successful Miami Vice TV show spent a decade making everyone who got hooked on it wish they lived in south Florida? Or was it just Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Taylor Taylor continues drawing new fans into faithful following Despite the current movie trend, female superheroes are not a new thing. Southwest Florida has been enjoying super-duo Taylor Taylor for decades and is unlikely to ever stop. Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins As the son of a military man, bluesman R.J. Howson grew up all over the world. While that lifestyle affects everyone differently, R.J. found it stimulating and educational, exposing him to a wide variety of people, Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-RobinsPhotos courtesy of the artist James Albritton of Hydramatic James Albritton serves up the soul sound of the 70s (and more) “People don’t think they know me, but they do,” claims James Albritton. The reasoning behind that, he Read More
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Pictures courtesy of artist Chris Connolly What is it about the New Year that fills us with such hope and optimism? There’s just something about releasing all the heavy baggage of the previous year and turning our Read More
