40 Years in the Wilderness
I discovered Bruce Cockburn’s music in the summer of 1994 – the year that his great album Dart to the Heart was released. I was in my mid-20’s, lacking any real focus or direction in life, and I immediately connected…
Pete’s Music Charts: January
Hi. It’s 2012, and I’ve yet to put finger to keyboard to whip up a post on this, my site, my IckMusic. No, music hasn’t taken a back seat to anything. It’s still at the forefront, ever accompanying me on…
Up the Hill: Bruce Cockburn @ the Orpheum Theater in Flagstaff
There are two Bruces in the music world I am very fond of. One is Springsteen, the other is Cockburn. This weekend, the perfect storm of shows came to pass: the Weekend of Bruce. Friday night was the Boss. And…
Christmas with Bruce Cockburn (or in my case, a remedy for the Holiday Blues)
How in the holy frijoles is it December already? And why do I get the same stressed, panicked feeling every year? And why do I harbor such resentment against those who get their Christmas shopping done early (or prance gaily…
All the Ways I Want You (A YouTube Debut)
While the wife and kids were away at a Saturday afternoon birthday party, dad got some peace & quiet. And when there’s tranquility in the house, I often pull out the guitar. Except this time, I pressed the record button.…
Little Sea Horse
Non-parents may want to move on to the next post, ’cause this one’s a little ch-ch-cheesy. I’ll make it short & sweet – my four year old daughter attended her first day of kindergarten today. I’m a proud papa, and…
Ickmusic Live: Bruce Cockburn, 1993
“Wow”, I say. As a lover, yes lover, of Bruce Cockburn‘s music, coming across this crystal clear show from 1993 – the year I discovered his music – is a godsend. My very favorite Cockburn tune, “All the Ways I…
Sunday Mini-Ick-Mix-Ness
A trip through a variety of tunes today… To commemorate Paris Hilton’s first trip to the slammer, we start off with … Steve Earle and the V-Roys – In the Jailhouse Now (mp3) – from Songs of Jimmie Rodgers: A…
New Bruce Cockburn: Life Short Call Now
Flying completely under my radar last week was a brand spankin’ new release from my other favorite Bruce, Mr. Cockburn. ‘Life Short Call Now‘ is his first studio offering since 2003’s ‘You’ve Never Seen Everything‘. I was introduced to Bruce’s…
Welcome to my World
Well, it’s been a good week. My second daughter was born into this world yesterday morning, right into my waiting hands. Words can’t describe it, my friends. The miracle of birth makes skeptics like me into believers. I only wish…
