Author Archives: ken

The Scars Of Robert Moses

Posted on June 13, 2006 by ken

I’ve posted a new song, “The Scars Of Robert Moses,” my latest NYC history song. It was sparked by a conversation with Mike Ford of Moxy Fruvous last year in Toronto. It took a while to write, and the recent … Continue reading →

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The Death and Life Of Great American Cities (Part I)

Posted on June 9, 2006 by ken

This classic book — by the woman who fought Robert Moses and won — should be required reading in American history classes. With clear-eyed writing and an impatient sense of humor she discusses the idiocy of modern urban planning, comparing … Continue reading →

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Word 2 the Wise

Posted on June 9, 2006 by ken

On Friday morning (the 16th), Prince is playing a free concert in Bryant Park. The night before, Maceo Parker opens Celebrate Brooklyn. Given that Maceo is one of Prince’s idols, and that Prince will be in the city that night, … Continue reading →

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Help Take Back a Congressional Seat

Posted on June 5, 2006 by ken

This coming Monday, I’ll be part of an open mic fundraiser for Congressional candidate Steve Harrison, who is seeking to oust the odious Vito Fossella, a strong Repugnant supporter of Dubya’s idiotic policies. It’s all happening Monday night, June 12, … Continue reading →

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Language Meme

Posted on June 1, 2006 by ken

This was a fun meme to do (thanks rednoodlealien). I was surprised to see so much Dixie influence. Maybe it’s those chicks… Your Linguistic Profile:: 45% General American English 30% Yankee 15% Dixie 0% Midwestern 0% Upper Midwestern What Kind … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Progressive Music…

Posted on June 1, 2006 by ken

You don’t like the sound of the truth Coming from my mouth I’m thrilled to see that the Dixie Chicks have hit number one with their new album, despite a complete lack of airplay on country radio stations. I got … Continue reading →

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Folsom Prison Whose?

Posted on May 31, 2006 by ken

In his book, Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison: The Making of a Masterpiece, Michael Streissguth mentions that Cash’s famous song “Folsom Prison Blues” was largely plagiarized from an earlier song by a man named Gordon Jenkins, who won a considerable … Continue reading →

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News Flash: Rock&Roll Conservative, Franco Still Dead

Posted on May 30, 2006 by ken

bobhowe pointed me to a strangely clueless article on washingtonpost.com reacting to the National Review’s recent listing of 50 conservative rock songs. There’s plenty to criticize on that list, ranging from taking the Georgia Satellites seriously (clue: the singer doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Protected: Three Harry Bosch Novels — Michael Connelly

Posted on May 24, 2006 by ken

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Outside My Window

Posted on May 13, 2006 by ken

It’s been longer than I’d like to admit since I cleaned the windows of my apartment, and this morning I got up and pulled aside some of the ivy from a window in my living room, getting ready to do … Continue reading →

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