Only In NYC / The Western Front
by wildwestrocks · Published March 17, 2019 · Last modified April 8, 2019
It was almost two months ago that this show happened at the Gramercy Theater. Saturday, January 26th. Five local NYC bands played. The headliner was Tommy London, who after several years headlining the Dirty Pearls...
This is another case of Facebook providing me with material. “Lol! Your rebuttal to everyone’s opinion that his speech was amazing is a blog written by YOU? I can’t get off the floor, I’m laughing...
Only In NYC / The Western Front
by wildwestrocks · Published January 30, 2019 · Last modified February 28, 2019
Ah it has been awhile but the Sex Slaves are back. At least for a moment. The Sex Slaves, the loud heavy band with that amazing name and coming from NYC are back. It has...
Only In NYC / The Western Front
by wildwestrocks · Published January 18, 2019 · Last modified September 21, 2020
Looking forward to next week with the return of the Sex Slaves. It has been awhile. Honor Among Thieves is on the bill along with Tommy Zamp and happening both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Tickets,...
Somebody Likes These. . . / The Western Front / Torme
by wildwestrocks · Published December 21, 2018 · Last modified September 21, 2020
In many a Bernie Torme album there is an epic song. I am not sure what else to call them. Typically, they start with some acoustic playing, perhaps some violin, leading to layers of guitar,...
Only In NYC / The Western Front
by wildwestrocks · Published July 8, 2018 · Last modified January 2, 2019
Went to check out Tempest City at the Bowery Ballroom last night. Good band and good show, but last night was a case of why you want to give the other acts on the bill...
by wildwestrocks · Published June 15, 2018 · Last modified September 21, 2020
There is a collection of tunes from various artists that just resonate with me. They have for years. Many have some type of classical component to them. All are a slower tempo at moments. Most...
Somebody Likes These. . . / The Red Eye / The Western Front
by wildwestrocks · Published April 17, 2018 · Last modified January 2, 2019
A Band Of Friends. . . Reminds me of the phrase “friends of Bill W”. Sadly the former is even more cryptic than the later. Similar deal. Both deal with loss and celebration. Very different...
I first caught LA Guns with Michael Grant in 2015. They were playing a festival over in NJ. They were playing the smaller stage wedged between I believe TT Quick, a local NJ act from...
Somebody Likes These. . . / The Western Front / Two Poets
by wildwestrocks · Published January 28, 2018 · Last modified January 2, 2019
A look at the lyrics of Patti Smith and Philip Lynott in relation to the romantic and modern traditions of poetry. This started as one piece, but then it just grew into a monster. I...