Jeff Tweedy at the Orpheum Theater in Phoenix
Seeing my favorite artists live in a full band setting is obviously one of life’s great thrills – Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Steve Earle & the Dukes, Los Lobos, Wilco… But just as thrilling for me is…
Remembering Joe Strummer / Live Clash from Jamaica
Today marks the seventh anniversary of Joe Strummer‘s untimely death at the age of 50 (due to a heart defect). To mark the occasion, and to celebrate the legend – born John Graham Mellor in Ankara, Turkey – here’s a…
When Doves Cry / Beautifully Broken
It’s been a while since I’ve discovered a gem in my own music library – one that I don’t recall ever hearing. I’ve listened to Gov’t Mule’s 2003 live album (Deepest End: Live in Concert) before, but I don’t remember…
Video: Bob Dylan’s “Must Be Santa”
Okay, I acknowledge that this video has been out for about a month now, and I didn’t get around to watching it until tonight (along with the Muppets take on “Bohemian Rhapsody”). I can now attest that after one viewing,…
Chromeo’s Night by Night
I finally got around to checking out this new Chromeo tune over at Gonzo’s site, and I like what I’m hearing. For anyone who has any part of their musical sensibilities rooted in 80’s funk & electro – and you’re…
Christmas in New Orleans with Kermit Ruffins
So it turns out December 12th is the date of my first foray into Christmas music this year. It also happens to be the day I put my Christmas lights up – as well as that lit up metallic deer…
Open All Night as Bruce takes a rest
After the whirlwind schedule that Bruce and the Band have put themselves through the last couple of years, they’ve definitely earned some much needed R&R. And with some sort of hiatus underway (1 year? 2-3 years?), Boss Geeks like me…
Ick’s Pick: Jesse Johnson’s Verbal Penetration
As a Prince-obsessed maniac since the age of Purple Rain, I’ve always been interested in following those he helped spawn back in the day. The Time were obviously the most talented of the bunch, and a sizable contributor to the…
Video: Steve Earle at Amoeba Records
I knew I subscribed to Amoeba’s video RSS feed for a reason! Once in a while, they post a gem. Case in point today: Steve Earle. Here’s Steve’s 45 minute in-store performance from back in May. But be sure to…
Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ (the Buffalo Tour Finale)
For those interested in downloading Sunday’s tour finale in Buffalo (where Bruce and the band performed Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ), head on over to super top-notch blog Addicted to Vinyl, where Matt’s got a zip file of goodness for…
