Was listening to Mike Reid yesterday morning.  The album Turning for Home.  Interesting fellow.  Defensive lineman for the Cincinnati Bengals but played piano with symphonies during the offseason.  Retired in part…View post

We had a fine, fine time down there at Phoenix Park.  Spare a thought for Chris, stage left and cropped. Thank you to photographer Darlene for sharing this.

Have I ever mentioned Maria McKee?  Oh the cracks in that voice.  Found her in the early-to-mid 1980s.  Maria and Lone Justice led me to better music. This album cover…View post

This came out a while ago, but yesterday when I was sorting through boxes of books in the pole barn I was reminded that the editors of The Oxford American…View post

Barring bad weather, me and them Long Beds will be playing at the Phark tonight.  6:30 p.m., we’re sharing the bill with The Daredevil Christopher Wright. This concert is brought…View post