The Chambers Brothers – The Time Has Come

The Chambers Brothers started out as a gospel & folk group, playing in clubs, coffeeshops and making an appearance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, thanks to Pete Seeger.  After that experience & after attending a recording session with the newly electrified Bob Dylan, they decided to move in an …

Psychedelic Basics

I’m a big fan of psychedelic music.  As Jim Stafford said, “Take a trip and never leave the farm.”  For me, the appeal lies in the wash of sound, the improvisations and techniques used by the bands.  A good psychedelic song is enjoyed equally in normal & enhanced modes. This …