The paint is still wet and my photo is crooked, but how cool is Cinder’s final? Once it’s dry we’ll get it properly photographed and off to the printers. Good times!
Keep On Stomping Update
From The Stacks: Herb Alpert Going Places
“Say, Tommy, let’s take TJB1 out for a spin.” “Yes, sir, Mr. Alpert! Where to?” “Doesn’t matter, baby, I just want to feel my new silk scarf blowing in the breeze.”
Deep Cuts: Ken Nordine’s Colors
Michael Stipe made his name by mumbling. R.E.M.’s early albums weren’t about the words but the tone, the feel. But a couple of generations earlier words were everything. People enjoyed a past […]
83. Not Everyone Can Carry The Weight Of The World
“What are you doing here on your day off?” Steve The Manager couldn’t fool me. His tone was harsh but his eyes smiled behind his thick glasses. “I’m a customer today.” “Well, […]
From The Stacks: Born To Add
This 1983 album is a must-have for two reasons:
Deep Cuts: The E Street Shuffle
True record collectors and music geeks don’t stop at their favorite artists. The official catalog of even well established artists isn’t particularly hard to compile. Take Springsteen, for example — The Boss […]
82. If I Could Buy My Reasoning I’d Pay To Lose
“You going to Alex’s party?” “Slow down, it’s not a party, just a few people. You should come, Jim.” “He has a girlfriend to get to.” “No, we broke up. What time?” […]
From The Stacks: Kings Road Plays The Heavy Sounds Of The Watkins Glen Concert
On July 28, 1973, the Grand Prix Raceway in Watkins Glen, New York hosted what at that time was the largest audience ever gathered for a concert. Four years after Woodstock’s half […]
Jane’s Addiction On Tour
My generation’s Woodstock was Lollapalooza, the first incarnation of which was intended to be Jane’s Addiction’s farewell tour. That was in 1991 — thank goodness Perry and the rest of Jane’s aren’t […]
81. You Know That The Hypnotized Never Lie
“How was your walk, Dad?” “Good. I went along the river.” “What did you listen to?” “Woodstock.” “Is that good?” “Some of the performances are great, others not so much. Mostly for […]
