Wayne Goins, Author at Positive Feedback

A World of Wilco, Part 2: The Deep Dive

Wayne Goins — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:26:44 +0000

In the last episode, I shared my rabbit-hole experience with Jeff Tweedy and the Wilco band when I first experienced the music as I streamed Episode 5 in the first season of Hulu's hit show, "The Bear." In this issue of PF, I'll share info on several items I've accumulated and knowledge about the band... Read More »

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A World of Wilco: Bearing Witness to Jeff Tweedy's Music

Wayne Goins — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:54:22 +0000

Wayne Goins in watercolor (image processing by David W. Robinson) Jeff Tweedy and his world of Wilco music has entered my space, and I'm pretty damn happy about it. Let me just say upfront: I admit it—I'm probably the last one to the party. Actually, I'm extremely late, but very likely not the last one.... Read More »

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Celebrating Delbert McClinton: Keep Doin’ What You Do

Wayne Goins — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 23:22:07 +0000

I know, I know…I promised y'all I was gonna present Part III of the Grant Green story to you from last issue. But there's something I just gotta tell you about, and it can't wait. Reason is, it's a timely issue—one of the legends is hanging up his spurs, and this is my tribute to... Read More »

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Grant Green Part II: The Holy Barbarians

Wayne Goins — Sat, 15 May 2021 23:10:09 +0000

Wayne Goins, doing his thing... This next chapter starts with Grant making major moves after his successful adventure with Jimmy Forrest. In our last issue, Grant and the Forrest-led band had completed their first album recorded on December 10 and 19 in 1959 at Delmark Records in Chicago, entitled All The Gin Is Gone (with... Read More »

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The Great Guitar of Grant Green - Part 1

Wayne Goins — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:49:58 +0000

A portrait of Wayne Goins Every Sunday between 10 a.m. and noon, I show up to the Bluestem Bistro in Aggieville to play with my jazz guitar duo partner, "Slick" Rick Smith. Rick is a very cool guy. A former student of mine back in the early 2000s, he's all grown up now and is... Read More »

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Roy Hamilton and His Influence on Elvis

Wayne Goins — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:53:08 +0000

Part 1: The Awaking Late October of last year, a friend of mine who lives in Wichita Kansas, came to visit me for a jam session and a guitar lesson. We had a great time, and when he made it back home, he sent me a text photo of a vinyl haul he'd snagged at... Read More »

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My Ultimate Mono Experience: the Hana SL Cartridge and the ModWright PH 9.0 Phono Stage - Part 2

Wayne Goins — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:24:23 +0000

Hey, Positive People! When we last spoke on March 9 in Issue 102 (HERE), I ended the article saying that being so inspired by the sound of the Modwright P9.0 preamp, it led me to purchase quite a few fun vinyl items for discussion in this Part II of Mono-mania! I have a complete mono-ready... Read More »

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My Ultimate Mono Experience: the Hana SL Cartridge and the ModWright PH 9.0 Phono Stage - Part 1

Wayne Goins — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 18:11:35 +0000

Wayne Goins and Henri Musselwhite: a portrait. Salina, KS, 2017. Photograph by David W. Robinson. A coupla months ago, I had a new experience when Dan Wright loaned me his ModWright PH 150 tube preamp for several months. Published in PF Issue 100 (HERE), I wrote about using the "mono" button on the front panel to... Read More »

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Rega Rebounds in Musical Surroundings: The Nova III Phono Stage

Wayne Goins — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 23:41:57 +0000

Hey Positive People! The last time we spoke, I was in the midst of bouncing between two rigs set up in my basement—one using several on-loan items: the Modwright PH150 with the surrounding components that completed it (PS150 power supply; VPI Prime Scout; LTA Ultralinear amplifier and Microzotl amp; Daedalus Audio Athena v.2 loudspeakers; and... Read More »

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The Pursuit of Happiness: My Rega Revelations

Wayne Goins — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:22:58 +0000

Wayne Goins on the hunt for LPs: a selfie! In my last article for Positive Feedback, I extolled the virtues of the Modwright PH150 and the surrounding components that completed the rig (PS150 power supply; VPI Prime Scout; LTA Ultralinear amplifier and Microzotl amp; Daedalus Audio Athena v.2 loudspeakers; and a complete set of WyWires... Read More »

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Audio Gangsters: I’m With The Mob

Wayne Goins — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 16:41:09 +0000

It seems like such a long time ago since I last dropped in and shared my audio adventures with you guys. Well, I got a good one for ya in this episode of Wayne's World. I don't quite remember how it all got started, but more than likely I was bragging to David Robinson about... Read More »

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Leaning Forward into Laid Back: A Forsensic Approach

Wayne Goins — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 23:34:25 +0000

"Laid Back is a masterpiece! Gregg's greatest solo album and I'd be shocked by anyone disagreeing with that!" - Alan Paul, author of One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band. "Laid Back is probably the finest record Capricorn released in the post-Duane Allman era." - Scott Freeman, author of Midnight Rider:... Read More »

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Muddy Waters, Folk Singer, on Analogue Productions LP: It Feels Like Going Home

Wayne Goins — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 21:12:21 +0000

Muddy Waters was born on April 4, 1913 and died on April 30, 1983. The 35th anniversary of his passing has recently come and gone. For this occasion, I find no better reason to introduce to you a dissection of one of the greatest blues albums ever recorded, entitled Folk Singer. Before we begin, please... Read More »

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Hanging with the Chads - A Rega(l) Experience

Wayne Goins — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 21:47:26 +0000

As I mentioned when I introduced myself to this journal, I'm a rookie when it comes to high tech audio equipment—but I'm a fast learner. And l have already learned pretty quickly how deep this rabbit hole goes when one steps into the arena of sound and technology. Now, I'm not one for keepin' up... Read More »

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Wayne E. Goins: An Introduction from a Jazz and Blues Master!

Wayne Goins — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 01:02:55 +0000

Wayne Goins, Jazz and Blues Man Extraordinaire, joins Positive Feedback as a Senior Associate Editor and as a Musician in Residence. We welcome Wayne to our creative community with real enthusiasm…I've heard him play! The man has the real bad-ass chops, amigos! Dr. David W. Robinson, Ye Olde Editor Well, hello there! Nice to meet... Read More »

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