When King Crimson came to Chicago (okay, Highland Park, IL) on August 29, I wasn’t planning to be there. I’ve … More
Category: King Crimson
Gateways Don’t Lead Everywhere
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I’ve never been comfortable with people thinking of me as “The … More
Starting Over V: The Academic Approach
Admittedly, my return to the guitar appears quite … academic upon first glance. But when your time is limited and … More
Anthony Garone: The CirdecSongs Interview
Anthony Garone is a brave man. Just about anyone who picks up a musical instrument sets goals for himself. Most … More
Anthony Garone’s Glorious “Failure”
What is success? Is it the attainment of perfection? Is it the nobility of the attempt? Or is it the … More
A New Motivator
Just a few days ago, I put the guitar aside. I have a ton of writing to do. People use … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” Songcraft
ROB FETTERS, Ship Shake (Independent, 2020). With its crafty songwriting, earnest vocals, and top-shelf instrumentation, Rob Fetters (Psychodots, Raisins, The Bears) … More
The Game Changers, part 2
Here is the remainder of my list of musical game-changers, the records and artists who changed my musical outlook from … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” The Complete 1969 Recordings
KING CRIMSON, The Complete 1969 Recordings (DGM) PERSONNEL: Greg Lake, bass and vocals Robert Fripp, guitars Ian McDonald, woodwinds, keyboards … More
Sid Smith Answers Seven Questions from CirdecSongs
For an author, the only thing better than a “do over” is a “do more.” When I finalized my book, … More
