Tastykakes, Soul Songs & Shining Stars

By Jeb Loy NicholsJuly 19, 2026

Recently published by ZE Books, ‘Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars’ is a rich and passionate record of a life-long obsession with soul music and Rhythm & Blues from music industry stalwart Joe McEwen, legendary A&R man for acts including Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, K.D. Lang, Wilco, Nick Lowe, Built To Spill, Queen Latifah, the […]

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