Author Archives: Scout66

Beyond The Sun: Chris Isaak in Honolulu

By Oscar A. Hernandez – Photographer/Writer   December 1, 2011   When many ladies are asked to describe Chris Isaak in one word, it’s usually, “Heartthrob.”  At last night’s Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, Isaak did exactly that … leaving many hearts … Continue reading

Bourbon Street Features Wide-Open Country Rocker, Brian Nutter

Reviewed by: MMPR Nashville has a rich tradition of harboring extremely talented sidemen. Keith Urban lead-guitarist Brian Nutter has been working on his own project for a while now and is using a break in touring to venture out with his own band – … Continue reading

Bad Moon at Bourbon Street, Baby

Bad Moon keeps rising higher and higher on Nashville’s list of who’s who in blues. That’s right. The blues is alive in Music City and the boys of Bad Moon invited a few friends to join them when they appeared … Continue reading

Nashville, Meet Jody Lee Petty

It was just a matter of time. Some things are just going to happen, it’s only a matter of when. On Thursday, Oct. 27 Jody Lee Petty appeared at 12th and Porter, one of Nashville’s preeminent clubs in a showcase … Continue reading

The King of the Blues: B. B. in Hawaii

By Oscar A. Hernandez – Photographer/Writer B.B. King Brings The Aloha to Hawaii During a tropical April evening, B.B. King along with his queen “Lucille,” came to Honolulu and reigned over the audience of 18,000 at the Neal S. Blaisdell … Continue reading

Get Your Blues On at Music City Smokehouse with Bad Moon

Photo Review: Ron Macaluso Music City Smokehouse is quickly becoming a popular venue for everyone who wants to get their blues on in Nashville. Bad Moon, the four-piece electric blues band, appeared at The Smokehouse, Saturday, Aug. 13 to an … Continue reading

Jody Lee Petty Unlike Any Other

For quite some time, I’ve been hearing about this phenom of a country rock singer, Jody Lee Petty. Due to the kindness of his management, Ikon Music Management, I was able see him in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on June 4. … Continue reading

Emmylou Harris Sold Out London for Hard Bargain Tour

Reviewed By: Jela Webb Emmylou Harris at Royal Festival Hall in London A handful of dates in the UK behind this year’s release of HARD BARGAIN culminated in a sold-out show in London by Emmlylou Harris and her five-piece band, … Continue reading

Mama, Bad Moon Puts Out Steamy, Sultry Blues

The four-piece blues band called Bad Moon appeared at Nashville’s Hotel Preston, Friday, May 6, in a four-hour gig, that can only be described as steamy, sultry, and sweet. Ummm, these guys know how to get their groove on. Lead … Continue reading