Sadly, Pearl Jam is seeking a new drummer. The big heavy hitting badass drummer Matt Cameron has announced his departure from Pearl Jam after playing with them for more than 27 years. If you're like me, I believe if the drummer in a band is not great...the band will always lack greatness. Pearl Jam is one of my favourite bands, and I've seen them play live many times. In 2022 I even saw them do a show without their super star drummer, Matt Cameron. It was in 2022 and he ha

If you're a music lover, and even if you aren't, we all have a soundtrack of our lives. It may include TV commercial music beds, adverts, or simply the most spins from any top billboard charts on any number of radio stations that may have been playing within earshot. Some of us remember what song was on the air when we fell in love for that first time or what music played when we were heartbroken or when someone close to us died. Music can be a memory for so many occasions. T

Every year when I attend the NAMM Show, I have a very different experience. And whether I go there with someone or on my own also changes the flavor of the weekend. This year, whilst contemplating my NAMM '26 adventure, to sum it up, I'd say it was all about people connections. Some of my NAMM friends that I see every year were not in attendance for one reason or another, and some that I haven't seen for several years were there. I ran into so many people I knew, it was hard

Happy New Year from The Music Soup! Although I'm not sad to see the back end of 2025, I'd like to mention some high points of my year. One of them at the top was absolutely without a doubt September 21st at Shoreline Amphitheater, covering The Who's farewell show . Standing a couple feet in front of Roger and Pete for the entire show will be one of the fondest memories of my life. This photo, much to my surprise, was captured by Kaari, a Live Nation employee at the Shorelin

The Redwood Empire Food Bank , and the music of Todd Snider provided to be two good reasons the house was packed with music lovers in Sebastopol at the Hopmonk Tavern. Bill DeCarli In todays' political climate donating to projects like the food bank are so important, as there are many people losing their jobs, benefits, health insurance, and as a result falling on some really tough times. The holidays are already the busiest time of the year for therapists and mental health w

We have all indulged in the always delicious chocolate chip cookie, an American favorite. Especially hot, and just out of the oven. I bring them to friends' gatherings. I also add a sprinkle of salt to mine whilst baking. And from the popularity, it's a winner everytime! This delicious treat has been around since the thirties, as I've recently learned after reading the article below from Curiosity Corner. As it's the holiday season, I try to sprinkle in a few non music storie