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Aging Gracefully in the Realms of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Sir Paul: A grand old man of Rock ‘n’ Roll Many people would have you believe that advanced age and rock ‘n’ roll are simply not in sync. That’s understandable really, given the fact that Rock,...
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Mountain Song At Sea: Basking in Bluegrass on an Ocean Adventure
Photo by Alisa Beth Cherry Mountain Song at Sea, the latest theme cruise from the good folks at Sixthman — the same gang that brought us the Kid Rock Cruise, Rock Boat and Cayamo — admittedly took a...
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A Collection Obsession (Or How I learned to Face up to the Fact I’m a Nerd
All the writing and reflection I do week to week requires that I clean out a lot of cobwebs, both literally and figuratively… the former being the cobwebs of my memory, the latter referring to the dust...
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A Glimpse Into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Archives: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’...
Tom Petty: No, he won’t back down! It was 1976 and a pleasant fall evening. The locale was otherwise inconspicuous, a long-defunct club in West Palm Beach, Florida, the name of which is long forgotten....
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In Memory of Alvin Lee and the Other Legends That Have Left Us
“Thinking of the day, when you went away What a life to take, what a bond to break I’ll be missing you” – Faith Evans We lost another one of the great ones the other day. Guitarist Alvin Lee, ace...
View ArticleWhen it Comes to Preserving a Musical Legacy, There Ain’t Nuthin’ Like the...
A friend of mine recently sent me an interesting item about a legal brouhaha that’s simmering between the members of the J Geils Band and the man who once loaned his name to the group, John Geils...
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Shearer Determination
Whether It’s Spinal Tap, “The Simpsons” Or Creating His Own Brand Of Musical Merriment, Harry Shearer Proves Comedy Isn’t Always A Laughing Matter By Lee Zimmerman Considering his amazing capacity for...
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Richie Havens: Another Good One is Taken
When Ian Hunter, the onetime mainstay of the band Mott the Hoople, famously sang “All of the good ones are taken,” he was clearly referring to the diminishing supply of prospect mates that qualify as...
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Peter Himmelman: A Big Muse Can’t Lose
Some artists excel at multi-tasking. Some simply strive to broaden their artistic horizons. Others do both. Consider Peter Himmelman among the latter. A critically acclaimed singer and songwriter whose...
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Always Remember — Rock ‘n’ Roll Never Forgets
Bob Seger Bob Seger once said “Rock ‘n’ Roll never forgets.” I’m reminded of that because I caught Seger in concert a year or so ago, and true to tradition, that song figured prominently in his set....
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Amazon.com Widgets Various Artists The Beautiful Old – Turn of the Century Songs (Doubloon Records) The idea of reviving songs at least a century old may seem odd in this age of hype and glamour, but...
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A Rascals Revival: Once Upon A Dream Launches National Tour
By Lee Zimmerman Concert Review: The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino May 24, 2013 The Rascals: Once Upon A Dream is a fusion of different forms — part...
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Sanity or Sanitary: You Be The Judge!
I came across a news item the other day that really took me aback. Apparently, there’s a new phone app, called CLOO’ (short for “community plus loo”), that encourages city dwellers to share their...
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Telluride Bluegrass Festival: A Recap of Elation and Elevation
Telluride House Band (photo Benko Photographics) There are festivals and then there’s Telluride Bluegrass. There, it’s more about the vibe, a natural occurrence that transpires when you gather the...
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Bill Mallonee: From Vigilante of Love to Americana Multi-Tasker
It’s been a few years since the passing of James Brown, but the title of Hardest Working Man in Show Biz has not gone unused. In fact, if there’s an heir apparent, an artist who can aspire to that high...
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In Memory of J.J. Cale 1939 – 2013
It’s an unfortunate fact, but for many people the name J.J. Cale might just as well belong to John Cale, the ex-Velvet Underground musical provocateur, or J.J. Abrams, the screenwriter and producer,...
View ArticleJeff Beck and Brian Wilson at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood Florida
Anyone who held the notion that the teaming of Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck might seem somewhat incongruous likely wasn’t dissuaded when the pairing was put into practice on the first night of the duo’s...
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Opening Night for Jeff Beck and Brian Wilson at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood
Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck Anyone who held the notion that the teaming of Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck might seem somewhat incongruous likely wasn’t dissuaded when the pairing was put into practice on...
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Special Report: The Americana Music Fest
Only Nashville could host an extraordinary event like the Americana Music Festival and Conference. Austin has South By Southwest (simply abbreviated to “South By” by its many veterans… and here in...
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MOODYS, METAL AND PROG: 3 Themed Cruises Sail Next April
The music cruise industry has really taken flight — or, shall we say, really set sail — in recent years, spawned by a desire by fans and musicians alike to take the fun of a festival to sea. After all,...
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