David Byrne and St. Vincent: new album and tour collaboration “Love This Giant”

David Bryne has become a bit of an éminence grise in various fields.  He published a book called Bicycle Diaries a few years ago and undertook a series of steps to encourage urban ... Continue Reading →

Nick Lowe

One of the gems of British music is making an all too swift solo acoustic tour of the colonies. I caught up with Nick Lowe during the London Olympics, and he admitted he was one of ... Continue Reading →

BRIGHT LIGHTS, NO CITY: An African Adventure on Bad Roads With a Brother and a Very Weird Business Plan, by Max Alexander

This book tells the amusing tale of two brothers who venture to one of the poorest countries on the planet in an effort to apply some Yankee entrepreneurship to a crippling problem. ... Continue Reading →

Micky Dolenz – New CD and Upcoming Monkees Tour

Everyone from Rod Stewart to Paul McCartney has dabbled in the ‘songbook’ strategy, so why not the drummer from the Monkees? I have been a fan of the Prefab Four from day one, gleefully ... Continue Reading →

The Underpants by Steve Martin Adapted from Carl Sternheim – North Coast Repertory Theatre

Opening their season with an updated farce was a fine idea. North Coast Rep has been quietly producing quality stage productions for over 30 years, unobtrusively tucked into a corner ... Continue Reading →

Norah Jones – Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego

The very elegant venue was filled with well-coiffed couples ready for an evening of pleasant music.  More than several were undoubtedly jolted at the ambitious sonic textures Jones ... Continue Reading →

Ray Davies – From the House of Blues to the Olympics Closing Ceremony

Ray Davies is ensconced in the annals of premiere British songwriters.  Over the least four decades he has penned some of the most enduring songs emanating from the fertile landscape ... Continue Reading →

Hidden Gem Series: The Resort at Glade Springs

Regardless of your perception of West Virginia, I can sadly guarantee that it does not include the gracious splendor of the Resort at Glade Springs. Folks travelling the dramatic Blue ... Continue Reading →