Category Archives: Music

Country Music At Carnegie Hall

Posted on November 1, 2006 by ken

“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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Tower Of Bankruptcy

Posted on October 14, 2006 by ken

I stopped by Tower Records to take advantage of their going-out-of-business sale, but bought much less than I’d thought I would. The problem is that Tower is so ridiculously expensive (most new CDs are $18.99) that even with 15% off, … Continue reading →

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Charlie Louvin

Posted on October 4, 2006 by ken

Last night at the Rodeo Bar we got to see what makes New York City such a wonderful place for bluegrass, old-time and traditional country. Charlie Louvin played a 2 1/2 hour set, joined by Boo Reiners and Ben Fraker, … Continue reading →

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If You Hear Vague Traces Of Other People’s Songs

Posted on September 24, 2006 by ken

If Bob Dylan can take a Muddy Waters song, change the words, and put his own name on it, then he should have no problem with “Mr. Tampering Man,” my latest song. It may bear some resemblance to certain older … Continue reading →

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Old Music and Modern Times

Posted on September 16, 2006 by ken

I’m glad to see that Bob Dylan’s plagiarism of many sources on his new album Modern Times is becoming something of a major story, although the focus lately has been on the lines and phrases he lifted from the Confederate … Continue reading →

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Hummer: Tired of the Stupid Truck? Download the Song!

Posted on August 17, 2006 by ken

Are you sick of these ludicrous vehicles that don’t fit in parking places (even on the rare occasions that they’re parked competently), can’t stay in lane, and waste insane amounts of gasoline? Well, you can console yourself with a renewable … Continue reading →

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Appearing in today’s New York Times…

Posted on August 13, 2006 by ken

I got home from a full day of gigging yesterday (and could you ask for a more beautiful day to spend sitting outside playing music???), picked up the Sunday Times, and saw myself in the travel section, which has an … Continue reading →

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The Dixie Chicks, Madison Square Garden

Posted on August 2, 2006 by ken

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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A meme?

Posted on July 29, 2006 by ken

shunn posted an interesting listing of the songs he’s played most often on his music server. Thanks to iTunes, and the fact that I play almost all my music via the iPod nowadays, I can do something similar: Title Artist … Continue reading →

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Louis Giampetruzzi Radio Memorial

Posted on July 27, 2006 by ken

I’m honored to be part of the radio memorial that WKCR-FM will host for Lou Giampetruzzi on Sunday, July 30, during Matt Winters’ Moonshine Show, from 10 a.m. to noon. We will remember Lou and toast his life musically, and … Continue reading →

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