Float On
Flogging Molly’s Irish Eyes Keep Smiling
by John B. Moore

The day devoted to green beer and soda bread has come and gone, but when it comes to taking part in a Flogging Molly show – an event riddled with empty bottles of Guinness and kilted rednecks mulling about - it’s almost like like St. Patrick’s Day all over again. [ more ... ]

Key to the Highway
An Interview With Derek Trucks
by Jon Latham

As spring blooms, the summer tour juggernaut begins to awaken from its winter slumber, bringing with it numerous music festivals and amphitheater venue draws. This year, nobody knows this better than slide guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks does. Just on the cusp of 30, Trucks has been a full-time member of the legendary Allman Brothers band for nearly a decade now. Add to that his critically acclaimed Derek Trucks Band and it’s safe to say that you’re juggling quite a hefty amount of time on the road. This year, Derek will be not only touring with the Allmans and DTB, but he will also be taking the Soul Stew Revival– a collaborative effort with his wife, Susan Tedeschi– on the road for the summer. On a visit to Atlanta, Derek took a little time to talk about the excitement of the rigorous touring ahead. [ more ... ]

I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing
(except your awful wedding song)
by Rob Bensen

As spring approaches, regular INsite readers (especially those in their mid 20s to mid 30s) are probably staring at calendars replete with Saturdays booked for months on end with a stream of weddings. On one hand, the nuptials of close friends and family are eagerly awaited with joy. However those always seem to be outnumbered by those of barely casual acquaintances extending invites solely to secure another soon-to-be forgotten Sharper Image chotchke off the registry while simultaneously hoping that the guests don’t max out the open bar tab. Not surprisingly, those aren’t quite as hotly anticipated. [ more ... ]