I wasn’t born in St. Louis, but my parents moved us there when I was about ten months old. So … More
Category: Concert
I Miss Concerts … But I’ll Wait
I’m on a train to Chicago. That’s starting to sound (and feel) redundant. I have a business meeting tomorrow. But … More
The Tea Club Answers Seven Questions from CirdecSongs
One of the great things about going to concerts is the unexpected surprise. Clearly, concertgoers arrive at their respective venue … More
Home is Where the Gig Is
The text message came out of nowhere. I saw my phone light up (I keep it on silent), so I … More
Music in the World of Pandemic
These are strange times, indeed. COVID-19 has changed the world completely. And it only appears to be getting warmed up. … More
With All Due Respect …
The Rolling Stones are coming. The original Bad Boys of Rock and Roll are headed back on the road, and … More
VIP Isn’t Really for Me
It’s a tough time to be a musician. Unless your name is Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, or one of the … More
A Few Days in the Life (December 10, 2019)
December 10, 15:27 The waiting room. Ever have one of those days when you’re really busy but not actually doing … More
Coming to the Stage: The Pineapple Thief
THE PINEAPPLE THIEF The Bottom Lounge: Chicago, Illinois December 1, 2019 SET LIST: Tear You Up In Exile Alone at … More
My Favorite Live Jazz Albums
A short time ago, I listed my ten favorite live albums of all time. I got a lot of … More