Michael Kiwanuka…who has that voice?

I was watching a documentary about financial troubles in the United States of America on a free preview of HBO the other night, and this guy’s music was featured. One of those “who the heck is that?” moments that come … Continue reading

windows are rolled down

It’s a sure bet that if I’m posting another YouTube video that I’m so completely uninspired to write a blog post that I’m desperate for content. Completely uninspired…fuzzy headed early morning survival mode…not a good place to be if I … Continue reading

just a random find…fine indeed

Ah, so good.  Here’s a video from a young guy named Allen Stone. Here’s some info about him from his official site Like many soul singers, Stone got his start in church. He was a preacher’s kid, so whipping crowds … Continue reading

waging heavy peace….talking to Neil Young

I just finished reading “Waging Heavy Peace”, by Neil Young. I suspect that it’s the closest I’ll ever get to sitting down and having a real conversation with him.               This is a stream … Continue reading

in the details

  One of the legends of rock, and one that I never really understood, was the request that Van Halen put into their concert rider that asked that a bowl of M&Ms be placed in their dressing room that contained … Continue reading

how does it feel

How do you suppose it would feel to be flying high off the success of one of your most popular albums ever…an album released during the singer songwriter renaissance of the early 1970’s…and then be told by your record company … Continue reading

the cassette and the valiant

I don’t know if it’s context …or if the strength of the songwriting is the “thing”…but some albums, and some songs in particular, stick with me like a brand on my spirit. The first time I heard this album, other … Continue reading

Liking John Mayer

I have had a real problem liking John Mayer for a while. I hope you noticed that I didn’t say that I had a problem liking his music. I never had a problem with his music…always thought that he was … Continue reading

everyone has a “back in the day”

Until you get old enough to have a “back in the day” moment, it doesn’t really hit you that everyone has a yesterday. When I was in High School, I played bass and screwed around with playing in a couple … Continue reading