Music that Refreshes the Soul
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The Kiss that Remains
Perhaps it was because she was missing a front tooth
But I still remember Denise Levertov’s gentle lips
Kissing mine, as my wife stood by surprised
By her spontaneous display of affection
After reading my poems as her “warm-up act”
At...
Wild Times in Berlin (‘78/’79)
In honor of Fela and all the other incredible musicians and artists I met in Berlin all those years ago, here’s a chapter from my as of yet unpublished memoir Something Happened to Me Yesterday - My Strange Life in Music
Sonic Cocktai...
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Mariska Veres
One scene in the miniseries The Queen’s Gambit was all it took to put the Dutch rock band Shocking Blue, and the band’s sultry singer, Mariska Veres, back on the media map. You know the scene. The drunken dance-and-crash scene of Beth Harmo...
Tuning to Your Head: Free language with James “Blood” Ulmer
Editor’s Note: Jazz, funk and blues guitar legend James “Blood” Ulmer passed away on June 3, 2026 at the age of 86. We profiled Ulmer in a lengthy Fretboard Journal 50 profile penned by contributor John Kruth (with photos by Stan Schnier)...
James Blood Ulmer - The Thorny Rose
James Blood Ulmer - The Thorny Rose
Blood could be an intimidating guy
Until you got to know him
As a writer, gaining his trust
Was no easy task
I knew I’d only be begging for trouble
If I was dumb enough to ask
the source of hi...
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“John Kruth is a hell of a writer, the high-octane fueled reporter of the underground, as well as a kick-ass World Musician.” - David Amram – composer/musician/author
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