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RIP – JJ Cale (mr. smooth)
It is with a heavy heart one of the most influential guitar men is now appearing only at that great gig in the sky. JJ Cale’s “One Step Ahead of The Blues” — which plays a central role on Scrapple’s Soundtrack –is my favorite among the many great songs penned by Mr. Cale. Much has… Read more
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Father John Misty Sparks White Suited Lennon
Dressed in a white suit and boots carrying an ipod-white microphone stand Father John Misty (Josh Tillman’s alter ego) entertained the hipster-heavy crowd at Terminal 5 in NYC Wednesday night. Brought by a musical-minded friend, I had no idea what to expect…other than his recommendation and the fact that he is played on WFUV radio.… Read more
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David Bromberg, Andrew Wiener and Danger Man
This morning on the radio in NYC, one of the drivetime DJs were making fun of NYC mayorial candidate Andrew Wiener. Evidently his online pseudo name is Dangerman. The DJ quickly started playing David Bromberg’s classic song “Danger man”… http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/Pnt-MAkhWUQ&source=uds It made we belly laugh. I have had the song in my head all day… Read more
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Americana Tour — Not a Four Star Affair
Yeah, it was missing something. You would think My Morning Jacket and Wilco with Bob Dylan plus some other guy would be awesome. The show was good, not great. (Good thing my showmates were great company!) Well, first the “other guy” on the bill turned out to be Ryan Bingham — who was terrific and… Read more
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Additional Mountain Jam 2013 Photos from Dr. Zelley!!!
The “Good Doctor” Zelley has decided to share some his wonderful photos from Mountain Jam 2013. (Click here for my initial story). Read more
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“How Music Works” by David Byrne
David at work. Every summer I have the opportunity to dive deep into music books that have been burning a hole on my shelf… This year’s trip to Surf City allowed me to further explore David Byrne’s “How Music Works” — a wonderfully presented squarish white leather bound book. Reading it a second time cover… Read more
