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2002
Remembering Joe Strummer
(1952 - 2002)
Former Clash member and rock pioneer Joe Strummer is dead at the age of 50. He died of an apparent heart attack on Sunday December 22, 2002 in his home in Somerset, England.
Dec-24-2002 | music
9-11 One Year Later
The first time in a year I've allowed myself to cry
As the names and images of the victims go by on the TV screen, I catch of glimpse of a lost friend. It's the first time in a year that I've allowed myself to cry again. I left my apartment and went down to the edge of the Hudson. Gazing in the direction of where once stood the grandest of monuments to American ingenuity and commerce, I was struck by how much more there is to see now that they are gone.
Sep-11-2002 | Politics
Poor Misguided Patriots
Ever since September 11th, there has been a sudden surge of patriotism in this country. Rightfully so, I might add. I too am very proud to be an American. Especially one who lives, works and plays in the NYC metro area. So I have no problem with people wanting to show their pride to the rest of world. But there are some instances when you really need to think before you act.
Jul-04-2002 | Politics
High Speed Chase
CD Release Party at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ
It was time to get off the couch and get outta the house and show some love, respect and support for some of the original NJ music scene's greatest allies.
Jun-27-2002 | music
Uncle Joe's Bar
* NOTE: Sadly this bar closed suddenly May 1, 2005 *
Established in 1895 and nestled deep in the bowels of what is left of the shrinking Jersey City industrial district, is a place where one can enjoy some rock n' roll by fire light. Although I'm not sure who was rockin' the joint in 1895.
Jun-04-2002 | music
Lach
Live @ Love Sexy, Hoboken
I was sitting by the bar, minding my own business playfully flirting with Love Sexy's lovely new bartender when my ear was snagged. The beautifully distorted acoustic musings of Lach pulled me in.
Feb-28-2002 | music
Chasing Sunday
Live at Love Sexy
Chasing Sunday is a troupe of musicians that creates some fine tunes bouncing around Latin tinged blues and jazzy prog jams. Unfortunately for them, Love Sexy is a venue geared more towards loud, dirty, in your face garage rock.