A Farewell to a King
I have known Neil Peart for over forty years. At least the work and words of this man. He was not a friend. I did not know him. He was simply a man, a musician,...
Category: The Western Front
A Christmas Toast. . .
It is the Christmas season. Multiple holidays I suppose in today’s world. Regardless, the thing I most enjoy about this season? The carols. Songs such as Joy to the World, Little Drummer Boy, Oh Little...
Doing It Right
I have been checking out Liza Colby for ages now. No. That is not what I meant. I mean I have been checking out the Liza Colby Sound, the band, for ages now. But yeah....
Coming Attractions!
It appears that the Wild West will have a special something involving UFO! I am very excited about the prospect! I was just inspired by my outing to the St George to see the band...
Over, Over the Edge. . .
So this past Sunday was not typical. Not typical at all. It just has been awhile since I have gone out on a Sunday night. Lately, it is more and more just preparing for the...
What We Listen To. . .
Does one really listen to anything new? Are there new musical creations? The answer to both is most likely yes. A more nuanced answer, however, is that it is complicated. I am not pointing here...
A Follow up Regarding Team Building (Or better yet band building. . .)
It is the thirty five years since the release of When Doves Cries, the release of Purple Rain. It has been three years since Prince’s death. With the release of a new collection and a...
Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and the Yardbirds – An Exercise in Team Building
A common theme in business is the building of teams. The idea of a team has been kicking around forever. I am sure it is still a great niche for business consultants. Team building is...
Betrayal
Both NME and Variety reported recently that Pledge Music, the crowdfunding site dedicated to musicians will shortly announce it is going into administration, the British equivalent of bankruptcy. Pledge Music was a very cool crowdfunding...
Pieces. . .
What if Jeff Beck had encountered John McLaughlin when he was ten? I was watching the new Jeff Beck Showtime Documentary,“Still on the Run”. A fun and informative watch, and I do recommend it. In...