VINYL REVIVAL: Cancel that tombstone, vinyl was only hibernating. Writer and history buff James P. Goss, whose next book will deal with records and record stores, takes a look at who's been buying vinyl, and why
D E P A R T M E N T S
Letter from the Executive Director: One man's journey from random record-shopping to a passion and career
Influences: Forty years later and 3,000 miles from their original stomping ground—from Even Dozen to a duo—John Sebastian and David Grisman reunite to record Satisfied
Kickin' in Your Stall: Carl Gustafson likens Bobby Rush to a cherry, and somehow it actually makes sense
On The Record: Joshua Tree, now 20 years old, celebrates with a bonus CD and DVD. The Coolest Songs In The World: three CDs worth and undoubtedly growing; Bobby Rush, Willie Nelson, Dion, Sarah Vaughan and Nick Moss & the Flip Tops—if you can't find something here you like, you're not into music
Collecting: Many factors go into making a record "Collectible." Arnie Goodman offers examples of what really jacks up demand
Also Appearing: Crossroads Guitar Festival: two DVDs of The Ultimate Guitar Fest, plus Queen, Guns N' Roses, Dar Williams on DVD. Odetta and Friends of Jimmy Vivino, live in concerts. A few books, including Cousin Brucie (who else?) on Doo Wop.
Re.Issues: Vashti Bunyan and her one, incredible release: read all about it. Sleepy John Estes, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson and Badfinger all have excellent reissues, but Dopey, Grumpy and Sneezy do not
