This week, Christopher Long discovers yet another long-lost vinyl treasure lurking in his own garage — a well-preserved copy of Sweet Talk, the 1965 audio time capsule from saxophone legend Boots Randolph.

Tommy Emmanuel and opener Gareth Pearson captivated Orlando with a stunning acoustic performance. Michelle Wilson has the full recap.

Black Top Run (Provogue/Mascot Label Group). Review by Michelle Wilson.

Tommy Emmanuel with opener Ida Mae thrilled Central Florida with an astounding acoustic performance. Michelle Wilson loved every minute of it.

The Bakersfield Sound (Bear Family Productions). Review by James Mann.

Seven years ago, a 15-year-old Ben Wells had one goal in mind: to play music for a living. Now, with two albums to his credit as guitarist/vocalist for Black Stone Cherry, Wells’ dream has become reality. Ink 19 spoke with the older and longer-haired Wells as he looked back, looked ahead, and looked out of the window of a tour bus.

James Mann finds it hard to say goodbye to an American Genius, and recounts all the wonderful ways he said hello.