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Black Pumas Kickoff World Tour at The Fillmore Philadelphia
After a Grammy award nomination in 2020 for best new artist, the Black Pumas have attracted a diverse audience with extensive radio play and critical praise for their first genre bending album. The Austin, Texas-based psychedelic soul band led by the crazy talented singer songwriter Eric Burton kicked off their first extensive world tour at… Read more
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Maestro
I love settling in my favorite corner of the couch to watch a movie I have been really looking forward to see. Better yet, is watching a movie in the middle of a yucky weekend day with fresh-made popcorn drizzled with honey and chili powder… and the iPhone on silent. Last week with all the… Read more
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Talking Baseball and Music at The Hall of Fame
On Tuesday, I had a unique visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. My dad and I drove three hours up from Rockland County and listened to baseball songs most of the way. It had been thirty years since my last visit to the Hall when I was playing for the Clarkstown… Read more
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RIP Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett died two months ago at 76 years old. For whatever reason his passing hasn’t hit me yet. Maybe because I created a wall between us after I swore off going to see his shows anymore. His later music and performances were hollow for me. I did not like what he was serving up.… Read more
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Shooter Jennings Howls at the Moon at Brooklyn Made with Warren Zevon Show
A few months ago I penned in “Shooter Jennings Does Warren” on my calendar and bought two tickets. Unaware of the backstory behind the gig (click here for that), I had an innate feeling it was going to be a unique event, and worth the effort getting to/from the belly of Brooklyn on a Wednesday… Read more
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Dead Meat and the Dead Cover Band Phenomenon
In 1989 at 16 years old I snuck in a bar (Blondies in Nyack, NY – now called Olive’s) with my older cousin and his friends to see a band called The Roadrunners. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my youth. My life-long love with live music began that night. The band… Read more
