Category: Pop
Tin Machine 01:Oy Vey! Revisiting Tin Machine
Those familiar with Tin Machine will see I’m referencing their live album in the title (those unfamiliar, I encourage you to seek their music out. You will find some unexpected musical riches ... Read More
Viola Beach 01: Still Mourning the Promise
One day IÂ am browsing YouTube as I am wont to do from time to time (usually I am very specific but once in a while I look at their bizarre suggestions because occasionally I find something interestin... Read More
David Bowie (Jones) Obit: Blackstar-My Death
It’s been a while now that Mr. (Jones) Bowie has passed and a lot has been said. Despite that, I feel I have to add to the flowers (that die as soon as they are cut) that are heaped upon his gra... Read More
Chicago 01:Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
I can remember pretty far back into my past. One of the many things happening when I was four was HORNS. Yeah, you heard them in Jazz but, unfortunately, you didn’t hear that much on the rad... Read More
OBTW: Robert Wyatt 01:Some Clever and Entertaining Lyrics
Frivolous as I know is,  I thought I’d pass these on.  For those of you not familiar with Robert Wyatt, I would advise you look him up on Wikipedia. Outstanding and fascinating musician as w... Read More
Swervedriver 01: I Wasn’t Born To Lose You
SWERVEDRIVER: “I WASN’T BORN TO LOSE YOU” Â RELEASED 3/3/2015 ON COBRASIDE. Every Swervedriver album always takes more than one listen to get it. Â This one is no exception. Â... Read More
Robyn Hitchcock- Feb. 19, 2015 Duck Room, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, MO Part 1
What has been said about Robyn Hitchcock that hasn’t already been said? Â That’s probably already been said. “Did you ever hover in the distance?/ Did you ever swoop down from the sk... Read More
The Doors 01: Jim Morrison: Patron Saint of the Alienated Part One
“Those who suffer understand suffering and thereby extend their hand.” Â – Patti Smith I’ve used this quote before and I will use it again . . . and again. Â Everybody knows th... Read More