Remembering Michael...
June 29, 2009
In July of 1984, when the 'Jacksons Victory Tour' started in Kansas City, a few of my employees and myself were hired by the Jacksons touring caterers to assist them in feeding a large entourage and working crew of 200-400 people.
Clapton/Winwood
June 25, 2009
Mark and I had been wanting to visit our friends in Omaha who had moved there in March and decided June 20th was as good a time as any, since Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood would be appearing there at the big, beautiful Qwest Center. The closest they would be getting to Kansas City on their 14-city summer tour.
Cowtown Ballroom...
June 3, 2009
Back in the early 70’s in Kansas City there was a place called the Cowtown Ballroom. Dozens of artists like, Frank Zappa, Van Morrison, Linda Ronstadt, Alice Cooper, Foghat, Hot Tuna, It’s A Beautiful Day, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, and many more, thrilled audiences on hot summer nights.
Free Downloads...
May 20, 2009
Little by little artists are getting the clue that giving back to their audience is a good thing. So, from time to time they make downloads available for free to the public.
BE/NON...
May 14, 2009
Well, the day has finally come where I must shamelessly plug my son, Brodie. He is a musician (how could he be anything else) and has a new album being released tomorrow.
Susan Boyle...
May 1, 2009
Have you seen or heard these old clips of Susan Boyle? She's been trying to get discovered for a long time.
More New Releases…
April 30, 2009
Hope everyone is having a wonderful spring. I am just loving all the lilacs that are everywhere right now. My favorite flower. It’s been raining here a lot, so it’s a good time to listen to some new music. Here is a list of a few more releases from some of your old favorites and perhaps some new favorites.
‘Live’ Wonderland…
April 5, 2009
I was lucky enough this weekend to be able to see Carolyn Wonderland in concert. Remember me blogging about her back in November?
New Spring Releases…
March 27, 2009
Well, spring has sprung, and as usual, there is plenty of new music happening. Some new artists, some tried and true artists, but all very interesting and diverse.
Supe duJour…
March 9, 2009
Were you ever a fan of the ‘Ozark Mountain Daredevils’? In a recent conversation I had with the quintessential musician and bass player for the band, Michael Granda or Supe duJour, as he is affectionately known, he called their music genreless.
Ben Taylor Sings…
February 18, 2009
Ben is the son of famous singer/songwriter parents, James Taylor and Carly Simon. He looks a lot like his dad and even sounds like him, but his music is all his own, fresh and contemporary.
The Age of Aquarius...
February 13, 2009
Did you know that Saturday, February 14th, is the 'Dawning of the Age of Aquarius'? Yes, the song that was sung by the Fifth Dimension in the late 60's from the Broadway musical "Hair" is now coming to pass. On Valentine's Day no less.
The Grammy's Rocked...
February 9, 2009
I have to agree with Cathy that I thought this year's Grammy show was a pretty good one. Lots of great entertainment.
I Want My Rolling Stone...
January 28, 2009
Back in the day, when I was a young hippie mom and concert goer, my only source for music information was 'The Rolling Stone.'
Rockin’ the Capital...
January 22, 2009
Well, it’s plain to see our new President is a rocker. Isn’t it refreshing to have such a youthful and hip guy running our country now?
Name Your Top 5…
December 28, 2008
Now that 2008 has flown by and we’re almost into a brand new exciting year, full of promise, have you thought about what were your favorites this year?
25 Holiday CD’s…
December 16, 2008
Well, it’s still not too late to grab some new holiday music. Here is a list with some great variety, no matter your taste. Happy sing-along!
For My Mother…
December 10, 2008
My sweet Mother, Peggy, would have turned 93 today. Peggy passed away over the weekend after living a long and fruitful life. I want to dedicate this most excellent Tracy Chapman song to her.
New Springsteen Tune & CD
December 2, 2008
Well, the boss is releasing a new CD on January 27th. Where does he get the time?
“Wonderland”
November 13, 2008
I got an email from a friend last week with a very short message telling me to watch ‘Austin City Limits’ on Saturday night to see Carolyn Wonderland.
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