There was a story in The Washington Post over the weekend about Ivan Gulanov, a Russian investigative reporter on alleged drug possession charges. Some of the circumstances were eerily similar to the book Red Notice, I had just finished reading last week. This 2015 book is the true story a lawyer who took on corruption […]
Dead & Company at the Hollywood Bowl – June 3 and 4, 2019
Writing about a Grateful Dead concert is always more than just a concert review. It’s been twenty-four years since Jerry Garcia’s death, but the band has reincarnated itself several times. They may have finally found a lineup that can deliver a true Deadhead-worthy experience. Trey Anastasio (Phish), Warren Haynes (Gov’t Mule) and John Kadlecik (Dark […]
Concert Review – Nick Mason at the Paramount Theatre in Denver
former Pink Floyd drummer brings his Saucerful of Secrets tour to North America “I got tired of waiting after twenty years for David (Gilmour) or Roger (Waters) to ring me up, so put my own band together,” explains the seventy-five year-old founding member of Pink Floyd. The ensemble includes long-time Pink Floyd and David Gilmour […]
Fleetwood Mac at The Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
In a continuation of last year’s trend of “go see Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famers on their One Last Go-round tour”, I took the whole family to Fleetwood Mac. All in all a really good show, probably better than I expected. I had never seen Fleetwood Mac, in spite of being somewhat of a fan, particularly […]
Thoughts on the 2019 Best Picture Nominees
Every year it’s a race against time to attempt to watch all the movies nominated for the Best Picture Oscar. 2019 was another terrific year for motion pictures, and I not only watched all eight, I also viewed “The Wife,” which earned Glenn Close a well deserved Best Actress nomination. Here is my own personal […]
Will 2019 Be The Year Bryson DeChambeau Wins A Major?
Pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau probably has as much in common with Bill Nye the Science Guy as he does with fellow golfer Bill Hass. He majored in Physics at Southern Methodist University, and thus takes a very scientific approach to the game of golf. The most noticeable way DeChambeau has put his intellect to use, […]
New Music for You – VHS Collection
Looking to add some new music to your library? Start with VHS Collection. No, not those dusty old tapes that are just taking up shelf space, but a New York based trio of very talented songwriters and musicians. Two childhood friends and a high school pal have teamed up to deliver a mashup of synth […]
John Fogerty Interview
The former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman is doing what a a number of popular musicians have been doing lately, that is headline a residency in one of the many performance venues in Las Vegas. That was what led to an opportunity to interview Fogerty. The offer was too good to pass up, and John was […]
An Interview with Joel King of The Wild Feathers
Nashville is hot these days, and not just because Music City is in a warm, southern state. Perhaps, it’s the number of country crossover acts, as well as maintream rock bands that call Tennessee’s capital home. This includes artists like Jack White, and groups such as The Black Keys and Kings of Leon. Also throw […]
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