Patti at the Met

I am very far behind in my blogging, but for now, read John Rockwell’s take on Patti’s solo show at the Met in honor of All Saint’s Day.

Marsh on Levi Stubbs

“When I was 15, I met the Four Tops on a downtown Detroit street, where they were doing a photo shoot with the Supremes…”

Obituaries: Levi Stubbs, R.I.P.

Obituaries: Levi Stubbs, R.I.P..

Bruce, Billy Joel play Obama benefit

Bruce, Billy Joel play Obama benefit : For about 10 minutes last night, there was a little panic at home because some idiot posted that Bono was there.

New York Cheat Sheets from the NYTimes.com

New York Cheat Sheets: This is the kind of thing that in Seattle would have me weeping out of homesickness, but here at home, has me weeping because it is so necessary and so true.
The subway one is my favorite.

Come on up for The Rising

Come on up for The Rising: how the song’s meaning has altered since its inception.

he finally figured out what house he wanted to build

I know I made fun of Mr. S. relentlessly during the end of the tour about the “building a house” shtick, which never made any sense, never seemed to go anywhere, and had crew members rolling their eyes every time he went into it.
Yesterday, however, I think he finally figured it out:
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almost done.

2009 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction nominees

2009 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction nominees.: “For the first time, tickets to the ceremony will be made available to the public.” = DESPERATION

Ann & Nancy rule

YOU GO, Ann and Nancy: “Sarah Palin’s views and values in NO WAY represent us as American women.”