Blessed Blackness & Holiday Fireworks from the Godfather of Soul
Sean MurphyOn this most American of weekends, it seems appropriate –if not obligatory– to celebrate the...
A Different Kind of Independence Day: Revisiting Bottle Rocket
First off, huge hat tip to my boy JB (the award-winning home-brewer and all around...
More on Hicks for Those Arriving to the Show, Already in Progress
In case you didn’t catch my review of Bill Hicks: The Essential Collection from last...
‘American’: The Bill Hicks Story
Not familiar with Bill Hicks? You need to be. Check this out: Coming so soon...
You’re My Best Friend
Another post about death and dying. Another post about the wonder of dogs. Hat tip...
With You There To Help Me: Cheerio To An Old Teacher
Shortly after 2011 began, I noted the unhappy occasion of Gerry Rafferty’s passing and did...
The Boss, The Big Man and the Best Rock Song of the ’70s (Revisited)
When the change was made uptown and the Big Man joined the band… The rest...
Four Albums and a Film: The Best Summer Entertainment*
The Congos – Heart of the Congos (1977) Great art knows no seasons. Nevertheless, some...
Neither Fleeting Nor Helpless: Fleet Foxes’ Instant Masterpiece
A couple of years ago as I assessed what I considered to be the best...
Revisiting The Heart of the Congos
Great art knows no seasons. Nevertheless, some music is made for—or at least can be...