<h2>The best of Bob Villa, Ringo Starr and Mr. Wizard in one</h2> Like most creative thinkers, this was probably built out of curiosity and a sense of 'why not'. Maybe one day in the basement he thought, "What should I do with all this scrap wood, wires and whatnot?"...
<h2>An assortment of music rings thru the Jersey City streets</h2> When my friend Roland Ramos came up to me and said he was organizing a revival in front of Jersey City's city hall, I pictured one of two things. A gathering of boisterous Gospel acts or a furthering of the movement to bri...
I'm actually not allowed to talk about this but, just between you and me......
<h2>The Revolution has reached Hoboken</h2> So there I was last night, standing in line for the bathroom at The Goldhawk. I was suddenly aware of my foot tapping to this catchy little ditty on their CD player. To my delighted surprise it was 'Break It and Breath' by The Majestic Twelve!!...
<h2>First new song from Prosolar Mechanics in six years</h2> During a very sad period of time for the members of Prosolar Mechanics, which included sickness and loss, they turned to music for guidance. Take a listen to this amazing new piece of music and find out how to download your own ...
<h2>Listening to an old song brings back fond memories</h2> I'm loading up my new iPod and playing right now is 'Love Like Blood' by Killing Joke. I got chills when I heard that simple intro guitar riff into that keyboard drone. It took me back to the days of the Pipeline in Newark or Ald...
<h2>Jake Shimabukuro in Central Park tearin' it up</h2> I recently rediscovered this video of Jake Shimabukuro effortlessly tearing thru this George Harrison gem in Central Park on YouTube. Just watch it for yourself. ...
<h2>The art of music, drinks, food and making new friends</h2> Four nights of the best indie music Atlanta has to offer. I honestly never expected to return to such a vibrant scene here. Boy was I pleasantly surprised. Plus it all culminated on my birthday with wonderful new friends. So h...
<h2>After months of work a new studio is unveiled</h2> Yesterday's unpredicted rain could not dampen the celebrations at my friend Nelson Pla's new recording studio. In fact, it helped turn this into a two-day party....
<h2>The second time around proves to be quite eclectic</h2> This was the second showcase at The Goldhawk for Hoboken Unsigned as they continue to keep hope alive for the many indie and unsigned musicians in the area. And it was a daring stretch in choices for musical features....
<h2>“Only Tom was smart enough to add him as a friend first.”</h2><br>I signed on to MySpace today to find that the latest featured profile was for Bruce Springsteen. My first thought was how cool that The Boss—who I’ve always respected—finally found his way to the world of MySpace. That i...
<h2>Who, what, where</h2> The fantastic bands I saw and the venue where I saw them......
<h2>The art of getting to the airport on time</h2> Thankfully yesterday’s festivities were alcohol and smoke free for me. This made it easier to get up before the sun as the bone stabbing annoyance of my cell phone alarm cracked the morning wide open. My flight was at 9:45 and, at the t...
<h2>It’s my birthday! </h2> I was woken up by a yummy Mrs. Winners Chicken Biscuit and some sweet, cold lemonade. Just proof that even fast food tastes better on vacation. I took this relaxing moment to remind myself—as well as Jacque and Nina—that at 2:15 or so in the morning, I had an...
<h2>Waking after a restless night with a monster</h2> I tossed, I turned and I tossed again. This was by far the worst night of sleep on this large, comfy sofa with many, many pillows. I'd get up to get some water, go outside for a smoke, read and write ... nothing seemed to work. In th...
<h2>Surprisingly hangover free...</h2> Usually cheap beer will pound on my head the next day. Even thought I woke up pain free, the PBR brilliance that was spoken of the night before was also nonexistent. I snuck out into the yard with Gidget. A neighbor was mowing their lawn, hummingbi...
Baggage, beer, bbq and bands After landing, I took the long walk from the gate to baggage claim. Even though I had not checked any bags, it was the easiest place for Jacque to pick me up. The corridors were lined with colorful African art and down the center were large sculptures. I like t...
