• Jay Farrar Warms-up for NYC Gigs at House Party in Freehold, NJ

    Jay Farrar Warms-up for NYC Gigs at House Party in Freehold, NJ

    Jay Farrar: Live at Mark Costanzo’s House Feb. 6, 2014 (photos: MJB @ Thunderbird Ranch Ramble) When Uncle Tupelo split, my gritty dirty desert cosmic cowboy side chose Farrar and Son Volt over Tweedy on principle (and of course his voice). Uncle Tupelo (circa 1987): Jay Farrar on left, Jeff Tweedy in center…with big (likely… Read more

  • “Naturally, JJ Cale”

    I came across this wonderfully creative and point-full animated short film called an “Op-doc” by The New York Times…called “Naturally JJ Cale” written and produced by Drew Christie.  Here is Drew’s website…he’s a creative genius those at “The Ranch” can appreciate. Click here to watch on NYT.com. It is not available on YouTube. The last… Read more

  • Santa Brought Me “Music Listography”

    Santa Brought Me “Music Listography”

    In my stocking on Christmas morning was the wonderfully fun interactive book (aka guided journal) “Music Listography”. Initially skeptical of a canned product made by a company (Listography) that feeds off those addicted to list making…I began to embrace the ideas laid out in its pages. It feeds both my intense music and list-making jonez.… Read more

  • Mountain Jam 2014 Preview: Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Jackie Greene + Damian Marley

    Mountain Jam 2014 Preview: Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Jackie Greene + Damian Marley

    The initial line-up for Warren Haynes’ annual party at Hunter Mountain, NY called Mountain Jam was announced.  HiP-hIp… After seeing the line-up my first “hurrah” and cheshire cat smile was for the appearance of Chris Robinson Brotherhood (who by the way has a great live LP collaboration out now with the Grateful Dead’s “Betty Board”… Read more

  • Gregg Allman Biopic “Midnight Rider” Production Starts in Savannah

    Gregg Allman Biopic “Midnight Rider” Production Starts in Savannah

    Glad to hear a legit biopic is being shot on Gregg Allman. William Hurt will play the modern day Allman, while All American Rejects leadguy Tyson Ritter (picture here) plays Gregg back in the day. There is quite the push on maxing out the whole Allman’s thing this year…milk it for what its worth I… Read more

  • Phishing in the New Year at The World’s Most Famous Arena

    Phishing in the New Year at The World’s Most Famous Arena

    12.28.13 @ MSG Phish’s bassman Mike Gordon smiles as his  flock of music worshipers offer  themselves up to him As cliche as it sounds, in my circle of friends and (I’m sure in some of yours) when Jerry died…there was clear choice. Phish or someone else.   You either declared Phish or felt some sorta odd-loyalty… Read more