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Author: Roberto Johnson

San Diego native. PR professional. Aspiring vinyl hoarder. Lifelong sports fan.

Cave Flowers deliver tender country-rock for the open road on their debut single “Best Lonesome Friend”

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Los Angeles-based country outfit embrace the spirit of the California sound by melding dreamy atmospheres with a colorful and punchy brand of Americana.

The Lasting Influence of Gram Parsons, Country Music’s Greatest Connoisseur

November 10, 2019November 11, 2019 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Gram Parsons and his inner circle of country converts altered the country and rock music industries in immeasurable ways. We retraced the work of Gram's contemporaries to explore how they borrowed from and expand upon the framework of his Cosmic American Music.

Top 20 Gram Parsons Songs

November 9, 2019November 13, 2019 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

For his tragically short career, Gram Parsons churned out a bounty of memorable songs. Our picks for 20 of his very best.

Examining the Music That Made Gram Parsons and His Cosmic American Offspring

November 7, 2019November 11, 2019 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Explore the wide range of influences that informed Gram Parsons and his jambalaya of American music.

GP: The Essential Gram Parsons Playlist

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Get hip to the Grievous Angel's cosmic country with a comprehensive playlist of his best tracks.

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