The Acoustic Escape

03/05/2025

Did you know: Bob Dylan began drawing and painting in the 1960s. His drawings and sketches have been published in a book called Drawn Blank. He has also illustrated some of his own lyrics. His talent seems to know no bounds.

Not only is Bob Dylan one of the most iconic musicians of the modern era, he is also a painter, a sculptor, a filmmaker and a best-selling author. Dylan  has been awarded America’s Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Arts, the Pulitzer Prize, Sweden’s Polar Music Prize and Fran...

03/05/2025

And relaxing after a long day with the chill acoustic tunes on The Acoustic Escape

Here's a liberating (although short) list to remind us that we're free to let go of unnecessary guilt.

03/04/2025

03/02/2025

Sorry to hear of the passing of another musician who had songs hat were a soundtrack to my youth. Badfinger had some great songs...songs like "No Matter What" "Day After Day", "Baby Blue" and others. Tim and I went to a Beatles Tribute at the Akron Civic in Ohio a few years back and we had the chance to meet Mr Molland. He was so gracious. ~ Sue from AE

Joey Molland, the former Badfinger guitarist and last member of their classic era lineup, died in March 2025.

03/02/2025

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02/25/2025

Rest in peace, Ms. Flack

The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

02/05/2025

This is cool

Willie Nelson has announced the "Outlaw Music Festival Tour" in summer 2025 with an all-star lineup featuring Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Wilco, and Sheryl Crow.

02/05/2025

Great music is being made in the 330! AKRON, Ohio! Northeast Ohio has always been rich with talent and this latest offering from singer songwriter, multi-string instrumentalist Marc Lee Shannon is another example. This beautiful song Last First Kiss (the acoustic version) is a "never too late for love story" about two people who found each other just a little bit later in life.  The video is a tribute to Marc's new bride. The song is now playing on the online streaming station www.theacousticescape.com

Check out my song's acoustic version about love later in life!

01/07/2025

Rest forever in peace with a legacy of a life well- lived

Peter Yarrow, one third of the chart-topping 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary -- which helped popularize Bob Dylan as the voice of a generation -- co-writer of the song "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and a prominent social activist, died Tuesday morning at his home in New York City "with his family by...

01/07/2025

These voices. And those shirts! It’s a gem of a performance 🙂🎶❤️

12/29/2024

Incredible!

12/19/2024

Remembering
DAN FOGELBERG
August 13, 1951 - December 16, 2007

Dan left an indelible mark on the music world with his eclectic and soulful sound, which seamlessly blended elements of folk, pop, rock, classical, jazz, and bluegrass.

As a singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, Fogelberg's music captivated audiences with its introspective lyrics, soaring melodies, and masterful instrumentation.

Some of his most beloved songs include:

- "Same Old Lang Syne"
- "Leader of the Band"
- "Run for the Roses"
- "Longer"
- "Hard to Say"

Fogelberg's impressive discography includes iconic albums like:

- "Home Free" (1972)
- "Souvenirs" (1974)
- "Captured Angel" (1975)
- "Nether Lands" (1977)
- "Phoenix" (1979)
- "The Innocent Age" (1981)
- "Windows and Walls" (1984)
- "High Country Snows" (1985)
- "Exiles" (1987)
- "The Wild Places" (1990)
- "River of Souls" (1993)
- "No Resemblance Whatsoever" (1995)
- "The First Christmas Morning" (1999)
- "Full Circle" (2003)

Dan Fogelberg's legacy continues to inspire and influence new generations of musicians and music lovers alike. He will forever be remembered for his timeless music, poetic lyrics, and unforgettable voice.

Rest in peace, Dan Fogelberg. Your music lives on in our hearts.