Back Where I Belong

One of the primary reasons I give for moving from St. Louis to Chicago is the music scene. I would … More

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

It’s a tough time to be a musician. Unless your name is Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, or one of the … More

A short time ago, I listed my ten favorite live albums of all time. I got a lot of … More

Live music is the best. I say it all the time. I even put a chapter on the topic in … More

To know me is to know I love live music. I hold studio recordings in the highest regard. But there’s … More

KING CRIMSON, Meltdown: Live in Mexico DGM Records (2018) PERSONNEL — Robert Fripp (guitar), Jakko Jakszyk (guitar, flute and vocals), … More

A stray followed me home yesterday. I think I’ll keep it. There was a time when I had a room … More

The headline said it all. I woke up in Chicago this morning, some 300 miles from my real bed in … More

I recently returned from Chicago, where I spent three days covering Progtoberfest III, a highly enjoyable weekend of progressive rock … More