Sam Phillips is playing this Tuesday at the Century Ballroom in Seattle. I’ll be there.

How could I miss this once-a-decade visit from the singer/songwriter whose lyrics have, literally, changed my life? Her new album, A Boot and a Shoe, is the most enthralling hour of songwriting I’ve heard all year. Click here to read my full review and hear song clips.

How many artists have truly changed your life in significant ways? Who are they? If you have a good story about that, I’ll post it here. Send in your thoughts.