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Jack White
I got to attend the first of two sold-out shows to see Jack White, a guy who gives Dave Grohl a contest on how many side bands can they be in. At least, these two artists manage to bring their … Continue reading
Midge Ure
After KUT/KUTX took over the Cactus Cafe, international touring acts disappeared from the line up for a while. Thankfully they wised up and brought them back with my second show in a year (the previous being Justin Currie). I didn’t … Continue reading
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Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr
My final concert story (until later this week) because I will be caught up! Next up will be Brushes with Greatness…no, Movies which is easier. This show was a pretty cool experience. It was my first at the Scoot Inn on … Continue reading
Justin Currie
Nice to see that KUT’s monopoly on the Cactus Cafe banning good touring acts isn’t absolute. I had to go to this show alone because I guess everyone thinks every song Del Amitri performs is sad or depressing. Please explain the … Continue reading
Italian #26: Tony Visconti
Last year I ended with a musician/producer, this year I’m kicking off with another who has had a great amount of influence on popular music for 40-plus years. Tony was born and raised in New York as per the usual … Continue reading
Happy 50th Birthday Matthew Sweet
One of the most underrated singer/songwriter/guitarists from the Nineties despite his career going back to the mid Eighties. It took a nasty divorce to make his third album Girlfriend (originally titled Nothing Lasts) to be the breakout Sweet’s career needed. Still a … Continue reading
1989: My afternoon and evening with Mojo Nixon
Days like this one 20 years ago always makes me regret not being more of a shutterbug but back then cameras were just such a nuisance: the film, the delays to develop and worst of all, not knowing how well … Continue reading
Reviews for Early September
Rock Swings – Paul Anka & The Day After Yesterday – Rick Springfield: Two old favorites take their best shots at cover albums. One in the vein of Pat Boone, the other in the great tradition of David Bowie’s Pin-ups. First is Paul Anka’s re-arrangements … Continue reading
Reviews for Mid August
Peddlin Dreams – Maria McKee: You could say this one is High Dive Part 2 since it feels like a continuation her 2003 release and maybe it was the leftovers. I personally enjoy the album but I think most people … Continue reading
Reviews for Late July
After a year, my music review section has returned. Here are three CDs I finished listening to thoroughly enough on my iPod to give some worthy judgments. Martha Wainwright – Martha Wainwright: Anyone expecting a female version of her more … Continue reading
New Aquabats video!!
Once again I am behind the curve on one of my favorite bands and shows this Summer. But to let you all know about it, the new Aquabats video for “Fashion Zombies” is available to watch online. It demonstrates their … Continue reading