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“I’ll never say anything nice again — how can I?”

Years ago I joined David Bowie’s fan club in order to get tickets to see him in a small venue, and every year since that membership has auto-renewed, and once in a while I go in and check the site … Continue reading

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The Sheriff Sessions

The Sheriff Sessions this year were a treat, with a wide range of music and tremendous performances. Organized by Sheriff Uncle Bob, the “Sheriff Of Good Times” who was one of the key figures in the resurgence of bluegrass/old-time/traditional country … Continue reading

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Good Music This Weekend

Another magical night at Sunny’s in Red Hook tonight, and some good musical news on top of it. I went down there early to rehearse a couple of songs for the Sheriff Sessions on Friday night. The good musical news … Continue reading

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Country Music At Carnegie Hall

“If anyone had told me 40 years ago that I’d be onstage at Carnegie Hall opening for George Jones,” Kris Kristofferson said last night, “I would have taken better care of myself.” He was maybe even more excited to be … Continue reading

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A Windy Day In Red Hook

We went down to the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition show in Red Hook yesterday afternoon, and the wind was so stiff you could hardly walk. This enormous puddle forms at the foot of Van Brunt Street whenever it rains, and … Continue reading

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An Alternative to Tracting

Yesterday I listened to the first chapter of Part II of shunn‘s autobiographical The Accidental Terrorist (he’s podcasting it serially), part of which was about Mormon missionaries goofing off instead of going door-to-door like they’re supposed to. This morning in … Continue reading

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The Dixie Chicks, Madison Square Garden

We saw the Dixie Chicks from front-row seats at Madison Square Garden last night. Like all big stadium shows, it was too scripted and too slick, but despite that, it was still wonderful. Natalie Maines (center), underneath her stadium-rockstar poses, … Continue reading

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