How one chooses to celebrate Easter is a personal decision. Some people will surround themselves with Easter Lilies, load up on candy, go on Easter Egg Hunts (sounds unnecessarily violent, if you ask me), get together with family for a traditional ham dinner, and many will go to religious services. There are countless options. Naturally, … Continue reading Top Five Easter Tunes, Mitch!
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Rest in power, Barry Crimmins
I woke up this morning to the very sad news of Barry Crimmins’ passing yesterday. When I first met Barry in the mid to late 80s, I was an intern putting together 3-5 minute comedy segments to air on WFNX’s morning show and he was running comedy nights at the legendary Ding Ho in Harvard … Continue reading Rest in power, Barry Crimmins
Music Therapy
Call it an occupational hazard from nearly twenty years of working in the music and radio biz but I often think in terms of song lyrics. Sometimes the most mundane conversations can trigger a lyrical response in my head. “Americans love their baseball.” Because I’m an American who is bored to tears by baseball I … Continue reading Music Therapy
Fairytale of Boston – Introducing Shane MacGowan onstage
When it comes to Christmas classics few songs warm the cockles of this cynical old heart like the Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York.” It’s simply the best! The song is almost 30 years old and still speaks volumes to many of us irreverent revelers. Too many Christmas Carols are just too damn sappy. I love … Continue reading Fairytale of Boston – Introducing Shane MacGowan onstage
VP Nominee Kaine a Replacements Fan?
It was recently reported that during an interview in 2006, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, loves the Replacements. He stated that their 1984 album, Let It Be, is one of his all time favorites. If you had told me the album that contained such Alternative anthems as I Will Dare, Unsatisfied, … Continue reading VP Nominee Kaine a Replacements Fan?
St Paddy’s Day Top Ten Tunes
For St Patrick's Day, this is my top ten playlist of Irish tunes! Sláinte! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_klil_eOEY Clannad were a band of siblings and uncles from Donegal who mixed folk, tradition and spiritual (alright, new age) music. I always loved Máire Ní Bhraonáin's voice and it blends beautifully with a then young, up and coming singer … Continue reading St Paddy’s Day Top Ten Tunes
Dead Ringer
“Oh my God! How are you?” asked a man I’d never seen before. “I’m well,” I responded, not sure what to say next. “How are you?” “What’s it been? A dozen years?” he asked. “You look great!” “Ah, thanks.” I smiled. I studied his face and nothing rang any bells. Admittedly, I’d always been terrible … Continue reading Dead Ringer
Let the Games Begin!
(Not to be taken seriously. This is completely tongue-in-cheek!) Pitchers and catchers report in ZZZzzz. I’m sorry, I fell asleep just typing that. It pretty much happens every time I watch boreball and wait for the bloated pitcher to decide what pitch to throw to an even more bloated catcher. You figure every pitch takes … Continue reading Let the Games Begin!
“Discovering” Salem
I love living in the city of Salem. It has this tremendous attitude and energy that appeals to me. I can only describe it as Creative Blue Collar. The people in this working class city embrace culture as well as people who walk to a different beat and I adore that. When I first started … Continue reading “Discovering” Salem
RIP Joe Strummer
Today marks the thirteenth anniversary of the passing of Joe Strummer. I can’t help but wonder what he would be thinking of today’s world. I’m guessing he’d have some strong words for Mr. Trump and a number of today’s politicians. Last May, I was asked to take part in the Gloucester Writer’s Series’ Rock & … Continue reading RIP Joe Strummer
Duke of Dead Air 