• Bonnie Raitt is the Hottest 64 yr old slide guitarist ever

    Bonnie Raitt is the Hottest 64 yr old slide guitarist ever

    Although the high cost of tickets (StubHub fetched $300 each) to see Bonnie Raitt at the amazing Capital Theatre in Port Chester, NY perplexed me…it was worth every penny. Sitting (yes the Cap brought out assigned seats) a few rows from the stage, watching this legendary guitar goddess go about her business was a real “notch… Read more

  • Drive-By Trucker’s Play to Philadelphia Crowd

    Drive-By Trucker’s Play to Philadelphia Crowd

    Last night in Philadelphia, Drive-By Truckers lead singer Patterson Hood (pic above) talked about the band’s new album recently recorded at Chase Park in Athens, GA and mastered in New York City.  The band played a few of the new songs (album hits street in Feb) and to no surprise…they hold water. A few days… Read more

  • Phil Lesh and Friends at Capitol Theatre

    Phil Lesh and Friends at Capitol Theatre

    I finally caught one of the many shows from Phil Lesh and his latest entourage at The Capitol Theatre.   Friday, Nov 1…was very enjoyable, especially for a Garcia-snob like myself. Yesterday’s New York Times reported on an interesting deal Phil cut with Peter Shapiro, the owner of Capitol Theatre and Brooklyn Bowl (my favorite venue… Read more

  • Lou Reed R.I.P. (1942 – 2013)

    Lou Reed R.I.P. (1942 – 2013)

    On Sunday, October 27 just shortly after the Giants/Eagles game started in Philadelphia, my friend DT says to me…Mike Cav just texted me that Lou Reed died. We looked at each with an understanding and immediately started telling Lou Reed-esque stories and citing songs. My favorite is “Waiting for the Man” and “Vicious. http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/EffafaGHNdU&source=uds DT… Read more

  • Liquor Drinking Music at Bob and Barbara’s

    Liquor Drinking Music at Bob and Barbara’s

    Bob and Barbara’s Lounge in Philadelphia on South Street is the most authentic music-centric lounge bar I have ever been to. Citing itself as “serving cold beer and cocktails since 1969 and featuring a Hammond B-3 organ music combo playing “Liquor Drinking Music” with no cover charge on Friday and Saturday nights. They started the… Read more

  • Black Crowes Acoustic at Capitol Theatre

    Black Crowes Acoustic at Capitol Theatre

    The Black Crowes have flooded the NYC area with many appearances in last six months at The Capitol Theatre and Terminal 5. I was lucky (and plan-full) enough to see both an electric (see “Black Crowes + Capitol Theatre = Rock and Roll Hootchie Coo”) and an acoustic show at the great Capitol Theatre Tuesday night… Read more