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 →

Meze Headphones – A Strong Contender in Quality Headphones

We have discovered the factory issued earbuds that accompany smartphones are an abomination when it comes to enjoying the music the way the artist created their work. The technology ... Continue Reading →

The Rhythm Section

A fairly good premise goes awry. Various elements should make for a good story: CIA, MI6, terrorist bombing, widow sent into destitution (and prostitution), revenge or redemption for ... Continue Reading →

 London, Reign Over Me: How England’s Capital Built Classic Rock 

London, Reign Over Me: How England’s Capital Built Classic Rock [Rowman & Littlefield, February 2020] by Stephen Tow I wasn’t alone in thinking that nearly everything pouring ... Continue Reading →