Lately the world has become quite bleak. The daily barrage of ugly includes war, political corruption, blatant ignorance on every perceivable level and frequent, well-earned natural disasters. I watch old episodes of No Reservations to remind myself that beauty still exists and what is offered on this planet, as expertly navigated and explained through the … Continue reading A Life Like Bourdain
Greatness is often discovered on the side stages of music festivals, typically witnessed by only a few thousand people during the early sets leading up to the headliners. Most in the crowd are previously hungover, traveling to the bathrooms/concessions as they now join the diverted migration of people congregating in mass around the unmistakable sound … Continue reading The Discovery of Del Water Gap
The local record store of the small town I grew up in is where I purchased one of the first albums with the coveted parental advisory sticker, sold to an eleven year old by a proprietor who was clearly an advocate of free speech, artistic expression and was most likely on the edge of bankruptcy. … Continue reading Some Roses Never Die
Somewhere in South America this past weekend, everyone who loves music lost a dear friend. The blonde Tasmanian devil from Laguna Beach that tore through life and ultimately joined his idols, passed way too soon, leaving us all with lifelong questions and scars. The massive outpouring from musicians and artists worldwide upon learning of his … Continue reading Wasting Light
It is one thing to have a moment. It is quite another to go full 8-mile on an opportunity like the individuals below did. Being onstage with one’s rock hero is insane but having the ability to not only play with, and also impress them is an incredible feat. They may never become as big … Continue reading 15 Minute Immortals
There was something special about Scott Weiland. He had that indefinable quality of being cool without ever trying. It’s a skill few learn to master and even fewer are born with. He was completely unchained, beyond talented, unique, and absolutely knew it. The sadness that accompanied the brilliance when the crowd had stopped screaming eventually … Continue reading The Tortured Beauty of Scott Weiland
As Conan O’Brien wrapped his last ever show this past week, ending almost a three-decade run of entertaining the masses, and making sure people were late for work the following morning having stayed up to watch him. He is the longest running host in the history of late night, and that kind of longevity is … Continue reading Thank You, Conan O’Brien
The above photo is of my Uncle Mark and The Police front-man Sting in Florida. A soon to be U.S. Navy SEAL, at 22 he was a working as a hooker. Even though it seemed entirely possible that he was Magic Mike before his time, he was not in fact a gigolo. As a “hooker” … Continue reading The Synchronicity of My Family
These are all well made films, but the music is what made them timeless. Songs make scenes and vice-versus, here are some of the best.—boone sturt. (Angus): A movie all parents should show kids as a prerequisite for high school. With an Oscar award winning cast in the most relatable tale of teen angst … Continue reading Soundtracks That Made Movies
The Modern Renaissance Man 