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Sister Sparrow + Dirty Birds in White Plains (7-26-22)
I wish I had my good camera, but I attended as a civilian. I guess it’s been a long time since Sister Sparrow + The Dirty Birds (website) played a big show. The last time I saw them was at Roy’s Hall in Blairstown, NJ grand re-opening in 2016 (click here for that story).… Read more
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Jazz Fest 2022 – Weekend One Review
My long-awaited journey to Jazz Fest in New Orleans, highlighting memorable performances by artists like CeeLo Green, Lionel Richie, Galactic, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more. Despite various challenges, such as an oversold flight and rain, the experience was enriched by spontaneous interactions and incredible music, making it one of the best music experiences… Read more
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Crazy Moment in “Time”
In 2005 I drove across country in 3 days with my dog Max. I filmed the entire trip and pulled this little clip from the many hours of footage. Enjoy (click here to watch on YouTube direct). Read more
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“Count Me In” Netflix Documentary – out of my comfort zone
Rock drummers are a unique animal. I’m not a drummer and don’t relate. Always hungry for rock music knowledge, at the recommendation of a friend (thanks Bone) I watched the new Netflix documentary “Count Me In” on drummers, and found myself on the outside looking in. Like Bull Durham sharing the real scoop of baseball… Read more
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The Singing Mailman – Erin Osmon’s John Prine book from 33 1/3 books
I have enjoyed John Prine’s music for more than three decades and wept when he died of COVID early in the pandemic (see that post here, which includes my rendition of his lovely little bit “It’s a Big Old Goofy World”). His music is potent (I love that phrase Erin) and has a sophisticated, yet… Read more
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David Byrne’s American Utopia is too much like real life these days
Despite what my Uncle Dave says in his Music People Project interview about David Byrne and Talking Heads being nerds… I have always connected with David Byrne’s art. He is the definition of a transformational multimedia musician. A modern renaissance man for sure. On Saturday I saw the Talking Heads frontman’s acclaimed Broadway show, American… Read more
