Stand by Me (from Playing for Change)
Watch this.You’ll feel better.Thanks wife. From the award winning documentary, Playing for Change.
Beyonce, I WOULD put a ring on it, but I gotta clear it with the wife
Kudos to the wife for posting this video on her Facebook page. Now, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” is clearly not targeted to my demographic, but consider me mesmerized. The tune is catchy as hell. But make no…
One Step Up
This album (Tunnel of Love) and this song are like a comfortable old blanket to me.“One Step Up”. Just because.
New Common – Universal Mind Control
Old buddy and ACL partner in crime Chris sent me a link to this new Common joint featuring Pharrell. “Universal Mind Control” is the title track from Common’s upcoming album, due in stores November 11. Anything that sounds futuristic and…
Be Here to Love Me – A Film about Townes Van Zandt
It’s through my old friend Mark that I discovered the music of Townes Van Zandt a dozen years ago, and through Steve Earle that I’ve learned more about Townes the man. I don’t think I’ve seen a Steve show where…
“It’s always easier to leave, than to be left….”
Dave Matthews Band – On LeRoi 08/19/2008 (Video) Coming out after the encore break last night, Dave told the crowd a story about LeRoi. Video courtesy of WeeklyDrop.com.
Rhymin’ and Stealin’: Kid Rock’s All Summer Long
Okay, so I guess Kid Rock’s idea was to borrow heavily from two of his summer favorites growing up: “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Werewolves of London”. The result, “All Summer Long”, is zooming up the charts as we speak (currently…
Video: BPA’s Toe Jam feat. Dizzee Rascal and David Byrne
Here’s Fatboy Slim’s new project under the name BPA (Brighton Port Authority). It features special guests David Byrne and Dizzee Rascal. “Everyday is fu*k*ng* perfect” – David Byrne Now this is entertainment! What brilliant usage of the “black bar”(s). Enjoy.…
Hittin’ the Road: Jason Mraz
Singer-Songwriter Jason Mraz recently announced the second US leg of his tour behind the brilliant We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. I’ve made no secret of just how much I enjoy the lyrical gymnastics of Mr. A-Z and have…
Public Enemy at Pitchfork’s Festival
In the annals of classic hip-hop, last week’s Public Enemy show at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago has to go down in the books as Historic. Chuck D., Flava Flav and the boys performed their classic, It Takes a…
