Wednesday, September 29 2010
And the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Are…
When the list of nominated artists for the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was released this morning, there were a few surprises.
Thursday, August 26 2010
Dr. John and the Lower 911: Tribal
Dr. John’s latest rests comfortably on the New Orleans sound we all know and love, but won’t hold back on the need to restore the town to what it once was.
Tuesday, April 7 2009
Waltzing with Wilco
As any experienced concert-goer knows, a lively audience can mean the difference between a lackluster event and a memorable night. Sometimes, it’s more important than the band's actual performance.
Friday, February 6 2009
Conversing with Rudy Wurlitzer: ‘A Beaten-up Old Scribbler’
My conversations with Rudy Wurlitzer were not unlike a road journey itself with plenty of unplanned side trips along the way.
Friday, May 11 2007
Full Frame 3: The Bad, the Ugly, the Cute and the Delicious
Subversive behavior is encouraged, girl-watching is indulged, Hunter S. Thompson gets some respect, and the pig-out at the wrap-up Awards Barbeque begins.
Friday, May 12 2006
Dr. John: Right Place, Right Time: Live at Tipitinas Mardi Gras 89
It seemed like only yesterday, New Orleans was loaded with music and vitality. Dr. John was a very large piece of the puzzle, and this musical snapshot easily explains why.
Friday, July 1 2005
Dr. John: The Best of the Parlophone Years
If this was the best the good Doctor could muster he'd be far less important than he is. Fortunately there's considerably more best in the rest of his catalogue to choose from.
