“Expectation is the prison in which we dwell.” — Pat Mastelotto, by way of Robert Fripp (I think) When am…
Windy City Treasures
My Chicago adventure is now a week behind me. But the musical discoveries I’ve made continue to resonate. Half the…
Chicago Record Shops: A Journey (Slightly) Outside My Comfort Zone
As my daughter and I left Chicago last week, I longed for one more day in town. The four days…
Revisiting a Classic: Purple Rain
(Author's Note:Prince's lawyers are well known for their activity on the internet. And while I am not profiting financially in…
My Most Meaningful Miles Moments
My Miles Davis musical man-crush knows no bounds. He represents one third of my personal Musical Holy Trinity, along with…
Finding Quality Music: It’s Easier Than You Think
I spend eight hours a day in a patrol car, policing the streets of St. Louis. And while I’m answering…
Personal Icon: Mike Keneally
Mike Keneally may be one of the most criminally underrated musicians in the industry. Spend five minutes listening to this…
