The 100 Greatest, Gayest AlbumsThe 100 Greatest, Gayest Albums
There are lots of wonderful greatest lists out there, but I absolutely love Out Magazine’s list of The 100 Greatest, Gayest Albums. Yeah, there are oodles of predictable choices here
Category: Music
Once Naked For NirvanaOnce Naked For Nirvana
17 years ago Spencer Elden was photographed as the naked baby on the cover of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’. Now he’s all grown up and responsible for this great quote: “Quite a
An Evening With The Dutchess of CoolsvilleAn Evening With The Dutchess of Coolsville
Last Saturday night Carrie and I had the joy of seeing Rickie Lee Jones at the Max M. Fisher Music Hall in Detroit as part of the annual Concert of
Hansard + Irglova + The Frames = BlissHansard + Irglova + The Frames = Bliss
Those of us who with a strong Jones for new music need their suppliers, folks who keep us fed with the latest bands and tunes. My friend Godfrey is one
It’s Jangle Time!It’s Jangle Time!
My favorite sound in music is the unmistakable jangle of the 12-string guitar electric. Think The Byrds, Tom Petty or REM.. For years I’ve dreamed of owning a 12-string Rickenbacker,
Play It Again (And Again)Play It Again (And Again)
Despite her complex and wide musical tastes, Sarah had a habit of listening to the same song over and over. Once she got hooked on a Shania Twain song and
My Sunny Sailor BoyMy Sunny Sailor Boy
Sometimes a song comes along that I can’t seem to get enough of. While down in Bloomington recently, Marv Foley turned me on to the Mike Scott (of the Waterboys)
Finally, News To Make Me CelebrateFinally, News To Make Me Celebrate
People who know me know that one of my unabashed musical passions is Frank Sinatra. Take me to a party of music geeks and watch me battle with them as
I’m Loving Up The New Sigur RósI’m Loving Up The New Sigur Rós
I’ve been totally digging listening to the new Sigur Rós CD Hvarf/Heim, which is really a double EP rather than an album. True fans appear to be disappointed because the
Amazon Seeks to Fill Classical Recording NicheAmazon Seeks to Fill Classical Recording Niche
The closure of Tower Records has been bad news for classical fans. Where do classical music lovers go now to find their recordings. Certainly not to Best Buy and Circuit