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Emily Saliers Reflects on 20 Years of the Indigo Girlsnew

Reflecting on a career that has seen the duo sell more than 12 million records and garner seven Grammy nominations.

Birmingham Weekly | Brent Thompson | 01-28-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Despite Our Differences, The Indigo Girls

Gregg Allman Finds Solace in Rural Georgianew

These days, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Allman divides his time between The Allman Brothers Band and his solo career.

Birmingham Weekly | Brent Thompson | 11-05-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

Tea Leaf Green Embraces the Jam Band Scenenew

Like many bands that can't rely on the support of commercial radio, Tea Leaf Green has built its fan base through touring and word-of-mouth on the internet.

Birmingham Weekly | Brent Thompson | 10-09-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Tea Leaf Green

Colin Hay Balances Solo Career with '80s Famenew

"My experience is that people are either interested in what you're doing now or they’re not," says the ex-Men at Work singer.

Birmingham Weekly | Brent Thompson | 09-24-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Colin Hay

Goodtimes Charlie's Got the Bluesnew

"In blues, the longer you hang in there, the better it gets. In rock -- after a certain age -- people are not interested in you anymore," blues legend Charles Musselwhite says.

Birmingham Weekly | Brent Thompson | 09-18-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Charlie Musselwhite