The Mixtape

When New York Had Her Heart Broke

John Hiatt and the "9/11 song" he didn't want to record.

Sep 11 • 

Michael Elliott

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August 2025

John Hiatt: Covered

For his 73rd birthday, a mixtape of artists - from Iggy Pop and Linda Ronstadt to the Neville Brothers and Bruce Springsteen - celebrate the songwriting…

Aug 20 • 

Michael Elliott

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Happy 75th, Rodney Crowell

Celebrating one of America's greatest songwriters with a mixtape of some of his most loved, and powerful, songs.

Aug 7 • 

Michael Elliott

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5

July 2025

The Bottom of the Top: Remembering Dusty Hill

The bearded Texan who handled ZZ Top's low end for over 50 years left us four years ago today.

Jul 28 • 

Michael Elliott

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6

New Sounds for Summer '25

Catching up on new releases from Neko Case, Amanda Shires, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Plant, James McMurtry, Wet Leg, Van Morrison, Tami Neilson, Tyler…

Jul 18 • 

Michael Elliott

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June 2025

30 Years of Gov't Mule

Celebrating the debut of a hard rock powerhouse

Jun 27 • 

Michael Elliott

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Celebrating 100 Years of the Zydeco King

'A Tribute to the King of Zydeco' gathers everyone from the Rolling Stones and Taj Mahal to Charley Crockett and Marcia Ball for a good cause and a damn…

Jun 25 • 

Michael Elliott

25

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The Best of 1985

The year the mainstream went knee deep in the hoopla while the underground saw a new day rising.

Jun 20 • 

Michael Elliott

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Summer's End

Remembering Brian Wilson

Jun 12 • 

Michael Elliott

30

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Rest in Funk, Sly Stone

Sly's gone, but there's still a riot goin' on.

Jun 10 • 

Michael Elliott

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May 2025

Talkin’ Bob Dylan Birthday Bash Boogie

Just a collection of Mixtapes and Bob-themed posts to celebrate number 84.

May 24 • 

Michael Elliott

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9

Bob Dylan's Garden Party

Dylan reached back to Rick Nelson's "electric" moment in 1972 to close his set during the Outlaw Tour's stop in Chula Vista, CA.

May 16 • 

Michael Elliott

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