I spent part of my day thinking about David Bowie. This is hardly a new phenomenon. It happens at least … More
Category: Niche Music
Blending In by Standing Out
I read an interesting column in the June issue of Jazz Times magazine. In it, columnist Natalie Weiner laments the … More
One You Missed: Adrian Belew, e
To know me is to know Adrian Belew is my musical hero. I make no bones about it. He is … More
Personal Icon: Jean-Luc Ponty (1975-1985)
I never imagined my personal door to jazz exploration would be opened by an electric violin. But that’s precisely what … More
Personal Icon: Steven Wilson
Steven Wilson may be the most popular underground musician in the world. If you’re a progressive rock fan, I guarantee … More
Saturday Night Soul (When My Parents Were the Coolest)
As I write these words, the last few minutes of Saturday night are ticking away. No matter how busy I … More
Louder or Faster is Not Always Better (or: The Maturation of a Middle-Aged Concert Goer)
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of seeing Dinosaur Jr. at Delmar Hall in St. Louis. I … More
Eureka!!! (Finding What I Was Looking For, and Other Cool Musical Discoveries)
The combination of the Bandcamp app and the desire to find 21st century jazz has led me to some remarkable … More
A Series of Happy Bandcamp Accidents
I committed a Bandcamp capital sin. A couple of nights ago, I went to bed — iPad by my side … More
Band to Watch: The Aristocrats
I’ve been dying to hear The Aristocrats for a long time. I didn’t have to hear a note to know … More