Email Author Michael D. Ayers

2006 Stories by Michael D. Ayers

• Tom Waits

  published December 13, 2006

  In a year when we dissect bands like Arctic Monkeys and Wolfmother, it's reassuring to think that Tom Waits can spew out his leftover crap and... More >>

• Punk rockers raid your mom's record collection

  published December 13, 2006

  Austin's Peter and the Wolf is fronted by one Red Hunter, a songwriter who gravitates toward back-porch, lo-fi folk traditions. On his... More >>

• Gab On

  published November 8, 2006

  It's been a bit of a hectic year for Gregg Gillis, aka Girl Talk. Six years ago, the Pittsburgh native started work under this moniker in college,... More >>

• Beautiful world: Devo and Bow Wow Wow

  published October 25, 2006

  Devo and Bow Wow Wow didn't share many stages in the '80s, but the two iconic bands have more recently become complementary... More >>