William (Bill) Yager is an extraordinary guitarist who graces the stage with the formidable King Kuel. Bill is an amazing guitar player whose musicianship and flair is edgy and totally brazen. On stage, he is dramatically manic and compliments his bandmates perfectly. Bill‘s playing is either sublime with stellar guitar licks or gutsy with explosive barrages of sonic intensity. His interactions with lead singer Ray Wheaton, bassist CJ Kennedy and percussionist Fran Mynahan creates a typhoon […]
I had the pleasure and honor to interview one of Ct.’s rock legends and impending “International Man”, Mike Gill. One could say his voice is a gift from God, but it appears his clan of 13 are all blessed musically. Growing up in the Gill household, laughing, singing and entertaining the neighborhood was aplenty, as well as finding time to play harmonica and develop quite the skill for years to come. Gill‘s humble beginnings started […]
2020 has been a devastating year for the music industry. The Covid-19 pandemic has created havoc on every aspect of touring. Outside of some creative venues like South Farms in Ct. practically all live shows have been cancelled. Many musicians have seen their livelihoods destroyed with no relief in sight. A good amount of small clubs and concert spaces may never reopen. By far, the worse scenario possible. Besides that we have lost several music […]
