The Truth About Funk
Behind the scenes, I have quite a cool little network of like-minded folks when it comes to the music of Prince. We have a soft spot for that golden era in Prince music – the 80’s – when he was…
Ticket to Heaven
Nestled deep into the last album that Dire Straits ever made – 1991’s On Every Street – is a song that I consider as close to perfection as there is. The cornerstone of the song is the calm and gentle demeanor…
What the Kids Are Listening to: Boom Boom Pow!
It’s weird. Will.i.am as a solo artist doesn’t really do it for me. And Fergie’s stuff – successful as she is – doesn’t hit me in the right place. But the Black Eyed Peas as a collective unit – the…
Steve Earle reads for the Poetry Project
Steve Earle reads a short piece of poetry about the passing of his father:
Recommended Interviews: Prince and Wendy & Lisa
May I recommend a couple of cool interviews? I may? Awesome. Check out Tavis Smiley‘s rather excellent interview of Prince on his PBS show earlier in the week. It’s the most in-depth TV interview I’ve seen with Prince in –…
He’s the Izza Kizza
The inbox has been blasted with emails about Izza Kizza. Now, I never took the time to listen to Izza Kizza, or watch Izza Kizza in action. But based on this track, “I’m the Izza Kizza”, Ickmuzic like-a the Izza…
The Boss Rolls on…
Did you know that, over the past week, Bruce and the Band have covered the Ramones and the Clash? Keep up to date on all the tour premieres over at my Springsteen Tour Debut Tracker. Photo: courtesy of Backstreets.
Recap: 2009 McDowell Mountain Music Festival
(or why I came home with a gnome) Early Friday afternoon, a rented CruiseAmerica 25′ recreational vehicle rolled into the WestWorld complex in Scottsdale, Arizona. In the back, my two little girls, ages 3 and 5. In the passenger seat,…
To Know Your Love
Where did this come from? I’m not sure how I got this album, maybe out of an eMusic recommendation? But it’s getting repeat plays over the last week. Check out “On the Other Side”, and this one right here.. Brian…
McDowell Mountain Music Festival kicks off Friday
What: McDowell Mountain Music Festival Where: Westworld – north Scottsdale, AZ When: Friday, April 24th & Saturday, April 25th This is a weekend I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. My favorite local festival, the McDowell Mountain Music…