Who is Jon Black

I’m currently sitting in the studio as Paul edits some stuff up to make it sound nice and organized. We’re listening to David Gray’s “Life in Slow Motion” and I decided it’s time to start a new segment here on the blog.
It had been a while since I last listened to this [...]

Robert Goulet passed away today at the age of 73. Back when my dad was in the army he was stationed in New Jersey and mom used to ride the train into NYC to do her shopping and stuff. She actually attended a broadway musical he was in. If you know my [...]

Sadly, there will be no podcast this week. I hope to get one out next week but with being in the studio and traveling it’s just not happening. Like I said, next week hopefully.
Last night I drove back to Birmingham from Atlanta and I’m about get back in the car and head back [...]

It’s official. I’ve played music on television on purpose. Click here for to watch me singing a song. I’m working on getting the actual interview they did and I’ll post that as soon as I can figure out how to get it from my tivo. IF you can’t go listen for [...]

1. Momma
2. Goldberg’s
3. Homewood
It’s a Christmas Miracle!!! I think I just gained 25 pounds thinking about it. I can’t wait. Read more here.

These are my friends The Spots. I’m going to feature them on next weeks podcast but you should be in love with this band. I finally got my hands on their EP (Thanks BTM!) and I must say it’s brilliant. 100% improvised and extremely emotional… they’re so emo!!! Not really, but [...]

I’m the first to admit I’ve purchased music from iTunes. I even have my latest record on iTunes and will continue to put my music on there. It’s a great thing for indie artists because it’s international distribution at a click of the mouse. iTunes is alright.
I do have a couple of [...]

***Disclaimer***
I am not a professional music snob…er, critic nor do I know how to use big words like incendiary (you’re welcome Cameron Crowe). Please understand that when I review albums I tell you what I think without all the obscure adjectives.
In Rainbows by Radiohead
First things first, I kind of agree with Bob Lefsetz on [...]

And now I present to you:
BEARDS BETTER THAN MINE
EPISODE ONE
By: Jon Black
Sam Beam from Iron and Wine.

Notice how Sam’s beard is OOC (out of control) and how he must lean his head back to expose the beard in all it’s glory. You get bonus points for taking a picture in front of the Steve [...]

I got linked in something from al.com… you can read it here but I’ll give you two guesses as to what it’s about.