Boxcars roll: RIP John Train Bass Player Steve Demarest 1953-2013
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I inform you that John Train Bass Player Steve Demarest passed away yesterday (October 5th, 2013)....
R.I.P. George Jones
I first heard of George Jones when I picked up Elvis Costello's "Almost Blue" album in 1981. This album was sort of my entry point to the...
Top 10 for 2012
Ok, folks. Another day, another dollar, another joke. Here's my top 10 for 2012. 1. Geronimo Rex: I sort of missed out on Barry Hannah...
Top 10 for 2011
My Top 10 for 2011. 1. Occupy Philly: God bless these folks. I spent a fair amount of time wandering around Dilworth Plaza during lunch...
R.I.P. Bill Morrissey
Another fallen hero. Bill Morrissey died on July 23rd. I was living in Austin when I first heard of him. I read an article somewhere...
Top 10 for 2010
Here's my top 10 for 2010: 1. Keith Richards, Life: Look, this ain't "Chronicles", you know. But Keith's a lot funnier than I ever...