Palaye Royale
This week’s ’Dawson’s Pick’ was a clear winner of several I considered writing about. I love rock and roll. The dirtier, the grittier, the better. I’m always looking for new rock bands that stand out...
Patti Smith and and Lenny Kaye celebrate 50 Years!
I typically have stayed away from streaming events during this Covid period. Just not my thing. Covid and streamed events just make me appreciate a live show that much more. I did share the Arlene’s...
Weekend at Bernie’s – Episode #4!
Weekend with Bernie (on FB) #91 How I played “Future Shock” riff solo (From Youtube Boleslaw The Brave channel) Have a wonderful weekend everyone!! Again, courtesy of Kyoko Cooley. That is where we start this...
A Final Nod
Saw Chris Goercke play a bunch of times with GSX and the X’s a long-time ago. Was just a pleasure. He was at it before those bands. He continued on after them. When I was...
The Silver Lines
I’m always on the lookout for bands that can keep the punk/Indie flame burning but also bring a genuine quality all their own with it. So for my third installment of ‘Dawson’s Pick’ I bring...
Weekend at Bernie’s – Episode #3!
For those of you who know the band Gillan, you most likely have heard this tune and with it, its intro. Just classic. “No Easy Way” found on the Glory Road album. If you know...
Weekend at Bernie’s – Episode# 2!
Our second Weekend with Bernie all courtesy of Kyoko Cooley! Our new largely weekly feature, focusing on the music and guitar of Bernie Torme. This week we look at how the man plays. . ....
What was, Will be again. . .
This post is a reminder of what was going a year ago today, and likewise a reminder of things to come. It is a place- marker. A reminder of what was normal and hopefully what...
The Prolific, Unique Kurt Vile
Every once in a while I stumble upon a video or song that makes me have to find out who the artist is. Then I become obsessed. I felt this way about Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer Kurt Vile....
Weekend At Bernie’s – A First Offering
Of course a nod to the 1989 American film directed by Ted Kotcheff, but more importantly a tribute to the late great rock guitarist Bernie Torme. Fellow Torme fan, Kyoko Cooley has been posting almost...