• Tedeschi Trucks Band Get Cozy at Beacon Theatre

    Tedeschi Trucks Band Get Cozy at Beacon Theatre

    From the first row balcony I snapped a few low quality iPhone photos of the band. I had touted the opening band (Hard Working Americans) as a must see and was disappointed with their act. The songs were not as rich as the studio release (which is fantabulous!!  Here is link to a Feb story… Read more

  • Great Triple Bill at Forest Hills Stadium with The Replacements, The Hold Steady and Deer Tick

    Great Triple Bill at Forest Hills Stadium with The Replacements, The Hold Steady and Deer Tick

    In 1987 when The Replacements “Pleased to Meet Me” album was released I ran to Crazy Eddie’s to get my cassette copy. It was great and I drew the album cover on the inside of my worn out jean jacket… right next to the Led Zeppelin and Yes logos. The album’s “I Don’t Know” (see… Read more

  • St. Paul and The Broken Bones (get on the bus)

    St. Paul and The Broken Bones (get on the bus)

    One of the things I have always enjoyed about seeing the Drive-by Truckers live is that they take great care to bring along a fantastic opening act. For their upcoming show at The Beacon Theatre they have St. Paul and The Broken Bones lined up for that role and as always…they are terrific. https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/z7s9A3s8iv8&source=uds St.… Read more

  • Jimmy Buffett visit to Jones Beach (Deadheads and Parrotheads)

    Jimmy Buffett visit to Jones Beach (Deadheads and Parrotheads)

    The view from our seats for Jimmy Buffet’s show at Jones Beach was beautiful as we (plum) evaded an expected summer storm.  After taking the last decade (plus) off from Parrothead life, I ventured out last year at the urging of my Long Island friend Steve M to see Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer… Read more

  • RIP – Jerry Hastings (one of my favorite musicians in the world)

    RIP – Jerry Hastings (one of my favorite musicians in the world)

    The bond between musicians who make each other play better when they get together is powerful. Although it has been some time since we had the chance to play together, I often think of the music I made with my friend Jerry Hastings.  Jerry died this week at the age of 52.  He left behind… Read more

  • Bruce Hornsby + Pat Metheny at Caramoor in Bedford, NY

    Bruce Hornsby + Pat Metheny at Caramoor in Bedford, NY

    I was very excited to see the jazz guitar legend Pat Metheny in this very interesting co-bill (August 2, 2014) at the Caramoor Center for Music and Arts with the wonderfully entertaining Bruce Hornsby. Although Metheny can out-do Steve Vai and Joe Satriani at their own game, and has the ability to play one of the weirdest 35… Read more