Willie Nelson in a Sublime Performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall

A report from our Florida Correspondent. Willie Nelson is probably the most elder American master musician still treading the boards. Although his buddy Bob Dylan has already used “The ... Continue Reading →

Jitney – A Remarkable Production at The Old Globe

August Wilson has justifiably won a pair of Pulitzer Prizes for his searing and insightful studies of black life in America. His cycle of ten plays are set in Pittsburgh, one from ... Continue Reading →

Sinead O’Connor – Ever Perplexing, Ever Remarkable

With a vocal prowess that improbably delivers both tenderness and urgency, Sinead O’Connor’s light has not dimmed. She delivered a solid set at The Belly Up, backed by a crack five ... Continue Reading →

Craftsman Clothing Successfully Pursues a Strategy of Affordable Luxury

The fashion industry is in a constant state of flux, which is much of its appeal. I have watched with interest the backlash against fast fashion (I am looking at you, Forever 21). One ... Continue Reading →

Cruel World Festival – MORRISSEY, BAUHAUS, BLONDIE, DEVO, THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS, ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN, VIOLENT FEMMES

Observers have noted that Coachella has been moving away from legacy artists, and the announcement by Goldenvoice of Cruel World Festival will appeal to folks who might feel the festival ... Continue Reading →

NEIL YOUNG, WILLIE NELSON, STEPHEN STILLS, LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL AT CONCERT TO BENEFIT AUTISM

Rock and roll has a fine history of staging benefit concerts, large and small. From Live Aid, Live 8 and Global Citizen productions to the myriad tiny shows around the globe, musicians ... Continue Reading →

Clearobo – Robot Vacuum Cleaner for my Jetsons House

Clearobo – Robot Vacuum Cleaner for my Jetsons House They promised us jetpacks. They promised us robots. They promised us four day work weeks. A few of those things are finally on ... Continue Reading →

Hansel and Gretel Delights Everyone at San Diego Opera

In his introduction to the opening of “Hansel and Gretel” David Bennett (General Director of San Diego Opera) pointed out this opera was not for kids but about kids. In other words, ... Continue Reading →