I wasn’t born in St. Louis, but my parents moved us there when I was about ten months old. So … More
Category: Chicago
A Few Days in the Life (August 28, 2020)
August 29, 11:45 Closet with No View, Chicago. Always glad to be back here, even if the quality of my … More
A Few Days in the Life (July 20, 2020)
July 20, 04:38 The Lincoln Line This is my first time riding the train in business class. Coach was never … More
Monday Musical Musing: 675,000 Steps to the Next Life
King Crimson founder Robert Fripp is known for his many aphorisms. One of my favorites is, “Life becomes easier once … More
A Few Progtoberfest Standouts
Three dozen bands on two stages over three days is a LOT to take in. But that’s what #Progtoberfest is … More
A Musical Stroll Through Oak Park, Illinois
I’m giving very serious thought to relocating from St. Louis to Chicago in a couple of years. I took my … More
The Bands of Progtoberfest: An Overview
I’ve been writing, editing, revising, and reviewing. Now that work on my book is all but complete — and safely … More
Two Weeks, Two Road Trips, Two Killer Gigs
I came to know indie bands Grizzly Bear and The National at nearly the same time. So in my mind, … More
Chicago: My Musical Home Away from Home
The headline said it all. I woke up in Chicago this morning, some 300 miles from my real bed in … More
The Long, Slow Acceptance of the New King Crimson
I am slowly learning to accept the new King Crimson. As I have said in the past, this latest incarnation … More
