“Songwriting for me is something I have to do to stay on the sunny side of life. It’s my therapy.” With that quote, Singer/Songwriter Josh Rouse wrote a beautiful ballad about a “Quiet Town”, and it resonates so well in… Read More ›
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These “Songs For Sunday” All Have A “G”! Genesis! Gorillaz! Steely Dan, McCartney And James Bond Too!
Paul McCartney Tosses Off A “G” Gem! Just a guy at a piano, but what came from the mind of Paul McCartney was genius and a great way to begin my “Songs For Sunday” – with a varied look at… Read More ›
Bruno Mars Heads Up “Music With A ‘T’!” These “Songs For Sunday” Have Some Wilburys Too!
Time For Some Great “Music With A T!” These “Songs For Sunday” have it all: The Who, Tom Petty and some Traveling Wilburys too! But, let’s start it off with one of the world’s most popular entertainers! Bruno Mars is… Read More ›
The “Everyday Life” Of Coldplay! Brilliant New Album! How I Brought Them To America Thanks To The Royal Family!
Coldplay’s New Double Album is Here! I am a huge fan of Coldplay – and yes, I will be sharing videos that show why – So these “Songs For Sunday” will look at their new album, and how I helped… Read More ›
Daryl Hall & John Oates – These Classic “Sunday Songs” Showcase “Abandoned Luncheonette” And “She’s Gone!”
“Recording that album was where we learned how songs become records. Our producer, the legendary Arif Mardin carefully crafted each song, every bit of nuance, bringing in the perfect players for the right moments. And it all worked together as… Read More ›
“Woodstock” At 50! “Cult Movie Monday” Has This “Flower Power” Pop Culture Phenomenon! Here’s What You Missed!
“Three Days Of Peace And Music” That Changed Pop Culture Forever! It is the world’s most iconic music festival of all time: Woodstock – the 1969 concert that changed pop culture – and music – forever…it’s celebrating its 50th anniversary,… Read More ›
“The Commitments”! Terrific Movie Musical Is My “Cult Movie Monday!” Glen Hansard’s Rise To Oscar Gold!
Talk About A Great Trio: “THE COMMITMENTS”, “ONCE”, AND OSCAR! This “Cult Movie Monday” celebrates a GREAT film that launched the career of singer/songwriter Glen Hansard, who returned after years to movie screens and snagged an Oscar! It’s a great… Read More ›
No “Red Lights” For The Regrettes! From Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamildrops” Songs To Live At Bottle Rock 2019!
The Regrettes Rock Bottle Rock 2019! One reason I love going to Napa Valley’s annual Bottle Rock music festival is to discover new bands – and this year I heard The Regrettes! Not only that, they are one of Lin-Manuel… Read More ›
Imagine Dragons Make Me A “Believer”! Live Bottle Rock 2019 Festival Music!
It’s Time For Bottle Rock 2019! Welcome to wine country! Bottle Rock 2019 has begun! This annual music festival in California’s Napa Valley is a three day celebration of music, food and wine! OK, now that we have a beverage,… Read More ›
Daryl Hall & John Oates Album Tracks! Five Classic H&O “Non-Hits”!
Daryl Hall And John Oates Just Keep On Going! My wife Alex and I saw the duo in concert last year, and they show no signs of slowing down! With that in mind, I’m taking another look at some songs… Read More ›
