• Getting into the Dead Later in Life

    Getting into the Dead Later in Life

    Today at work I had a great sidebar conversation about a client (Will) that recently switched jobs. Back in May 2016 I reviewed an album that his band put together (click here for that story) and have always had a soft spot for him considering his musical talents. Evidently, Will is a late blooming Dead… Read more

  • Funeral Procession Vehicles Tune In to Alice’s Restaurant

    Funeral Procession Vehicles Tune In to Alice’s Restaurant

    I am a firm believer that certain people have an intimate connection with music that fuels their life. Like a producer in a movie, these “music people” often use songs in good and bad times to enhance the moment. I am always keen to notice this dynamic in people around me. Today was a first,… Read more

  • He’s Gone a Gold Dust Woman Playlist

    He’s Gone a Gold Dust Woman Playlist

    I love how my interface with music is constantly evolving. Last week, I was hunkered down with a large stack of albums and my portable Zissou blue record player. Today I am using my large ass tv mounted above the fireplace in front of my favorite chair to serve up an endless supply of live music… Read more

  • The warm sound of jazz records

    The warm sound of jazz records

      Among a treasure trove of records recently given to me by my Aunt Wendy and Uncle Walter, I fell hard for a jazz collection curated by Artia-Parliment Industries in 1962 that presents great works by two dozen pioneering jazz musicians. Although the record box set was a bit battered on the outside, the ten… Read more

  • The Strokes head down the wrong path on SNL this week

    The Strokes head down the wrong path on SNL this week

    I have seen many musicians take the Saturday Night Live stage, some rise and some fall.  I can honestly say this week’s appearance by the Strokes was just awful, like the worst I have ever seen.  They looked out of touch and struggling down the wrong path towards new music. It is not easy. Sorry… Read more

  • RIP Jerry Jeff Walker – a founding father of TBR Ramble music

    RIP Jerry Jeff Walker – a founding father of TBR Ramble music

        I received a simple and somber text message from a good friend that said “RIP Jerry Jeff”. Although I am sad to see him go, I am thankful to my friend for sharing the news with me before I found out on the wire. After hearing the news, I dropped everything I was… Read more