A Sad Goodbye to Ben Keith
He gave us some of the most beautiful pedal steel guitar ever to bless an album or stage. On Tonight’s the Night he infused an otherwise gritty and ramshackle work with a unique dignity and grace. Bye, Ben. And thanks.
Jul
27
May
5
Too Opportunistic to be Ashamed
The Republican demagogue corps goes through the motions. Figures that this particular troll deigns finally to show his face and utter the word “Katrina” after years well spent cowering in obscurity. I guess there’s a statute of limitations on shame?
Mar
9
Why Isn’t “Time Fades Away” Available on CD?
A: Because it’s maybe gonna show up on Archives Vol. 2?
B: http://www.sidestreetrecords.com/articles/OddsSods.html
[photo swiped from sidestreetrecords.com without permission; they obtained it from John Frey WITH permission ]
[thanks to David Green from the ever-obsessive Rust List for pointing this out]
Feb
24
Feb
7
Yelp = Garbage
Any remaining credibility regarding Yelp content is questioned by this Craigslist post (a screenshot). It was removed within an hour.
2009
Nov
1
2009
Oct
23
“Do You Have a Business Card?”
A representative from the US Chamber of Commerce finds it necessary to crash a prank press conference.
2009
Oct
21
Brooksley Born Vs. the Clinton Administration Financial Triumvirate
Frontline remains the most effective storyteller in news media. Bless them.
If you watch TV on your computer and want to know the backstory leading to the ’08 worldwide monetary meltdown, watch this.
2009
Oct
17
The “H” Stands for “Hypocrite”
Sorry GHWB – you employed Lee Atwater, so leave the high road to people who can do justice to the territory. When it comes to political analysis, stick to jumping out of airplanes; you’re better at it.
Fitzgerald Marine Preserve
The bluffs overlooking the beach are an excellent place for a picnic. Check local listings for low tide.