Advertisements There certainly was something in Iowa’s water tonight. Perhaps it was the concrete Death Star auditorium. Perhaps it was the conservative, Midwestern attitude that permeates this part of the country. For whatever reason, people were on edge, rude and somewhat toxic. For those of us not from this area, the negativity was palpable. AsContinue reading “Come pick me up”
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Ben Harper, the poet.
Advertisements In a straw hat, flannel shirt, and unassuming swagger, Mr. Ben Harper quiets saunters onto the stage with guitar in hand. He sits and starts his acoustic set with a song about Trayvon Martin. On the night of Sept 11th, 2014, we all sit and listen to his message. For a political activist, Ben’sContinue reading “Ben Harper, the poet.”
"Here" in the Hippodrome with Jackson Browne
Advertisements Built in 1914, the former vaudeville Hippodrome theater in Baltimore had the old world aire of great performances within it’s walls. As I found my seat near the top, I saw I was stage front center. The perfect seat for an acoustic evening of Jackson Browne’s music. As I sat down, the elderly womanContinue reading “"Here" in the Hippodrome with Jackson Browne”
Isaac & the harmonicas
Advertisements Build.Create.Kenya not only recognizes and supports the need for education in the slums of Nairobi, but we also feel strongly about the importance of a well rounded child. One way BCK wants to help with that is by introducing music into the schools as a way for the kids to explore other interests andContinue reading “Isaac & the harmonicas”
Acoustic Neil Young
Advertisements It’s a rare opportunity to see an artist at the end of their career, showcasing their songwriting ability and life experience when they still have immense talent. As I sat front row and center in the beautiful Dolby Theatre last night, I witnessed such an event. At seventy ( or close to it), Neil’sContinue reading “Acoustic Neil Young”
Steely Dan
Advertisements The night started with talk of diminishing egg counts and possible in vitero fertilization, somewhat ironic for the jazzy baby making music of Steely Dan. Love certainly was in the air as people’s hips were swaying and jelly rolls moving to the jazz funk infusion of the evening. As the sun set and the coolContinue reading “Steely Dan”
AmericanaRama
Advertisements Los Angeles. Chicago. Louisville. New York. [the_ad id=”11881″] Ryan Bingham. Wilco. My Morning Jacket. Bob Dylan. AmericanaRama. A music festival representing a slice of my country, it’s diversity and commonality. Hours of bands playing together, jamming endlessly, the truest essence of what music is all about. I sat in wonder song afterContinue reading “AmericanaRama”
Old Crow Medicine Show
Advertisements Country music is hard to define, so let’s not even try. Labels are for people who are not comfortable letting things just be.Old Crow Medicine Show was downloaded to my Ipod ages ago, and from songs that get your feet tapping to soulful, sad crooning classics, these guys have more harmony and melody inContinue reading “Old Crow Medicine Show”
MMW
Advertisements Back in the summer of 2008, when I was just starting to explore the possibilities of solo travel, I ventured to Wyoming to see the Jackson Hole Music Festival by myself. One of the many musical acts I fondly remember was Medeski, Martin & Wood. Coincidentally, on April 20th, the unofficial “celebrate marijuana” dayContinue reading “MMW”
Catharsis at Glacier
Advertisements Our family went on vacation a few years back to Glacier National Park. My sister was killed a few months later. My mind continually finds itself returning here to remember the simple things we did as brother and sister.I returned to Glacier over labor day weekend a couple of weeks ago in attempt toContinue reading “Catharsis at Glacier”