Early last month, my brother, Dave, and his band mate Dave Ray traveled up to Richmond to play a Coal Men show at the Ashland Coffee and Tea House. I wasn’t sure what to expect when Dave C. told me that the bass player, Hitch, wouldn’t be able to make it. Most trios have to… Continue reading The Coal Men Play Richmond
Category: Music
Thoughts on music and what I’m listening to.
Traveling Band
Dave rocks out on his twangy Telecaster while playing for Stephen Simmons, who was in Ashland, VA last Friday night. That’s Paul on drums and Willie on bass. My younger brother Dave was in town Friday to play a show up at the Ashland Coffee & Tea house with Stephen Simmons. We had a good time… Continue reading Traveling Band
New Coal Men Site
The Coal Men website was recently updated. The whole site is in the process of getting updated, but I like the new look. Of course, you can skip over their MySpace site for show dates and music clips. The new album should be coming soon and they just keep sounding better.
My Pandora Thinks I’m… Okay, It Just Thinks
I just this evening discovered probably the only online streaming web site for music I’ve ever wanted to listen to. That’s because I actually get to dictate what gets played on this station. I really quit listening to radio a few years ago and buying an iPod really sealed that coffin. As much as I… Continue reading My Pandora Thinks I’m… Okay, It Just Thinks
“Twin Cinema” The New Pornographers
Angela bought me the latest album by the The New Pornographers last month, despite her mild discomfort with the band’s odd choice of name. After letting her hear a couple of songs, she decided they were okay afterall and even has a couple loaded onto her iPod for bopping around the house to. She purchased the… Continue reading “Twin Cinema” The New Pornographers
End of the Rode
I received an e‑mail today with absolutely nothing new in it today. It was an e‑mail that I knew was coming and I knew almost exactly what it would say. What I didn’t know is just how sad I’d be when I saw it. My friends’ band, Green Rode Shotgun, are going their separate ways. They’ve… Continue reading End of the Rode
Influential Album Meme
Here’s a brief list of some of the most influential albums.
Borderless Shopping
In the age of digital delivery of goods, what do I care about national borders?
Mowing
When I was kid, I hated to have mow lawns (but I liked the money). No one pays me to do it now, but I love yard work.
Lord of the Race
This weekend consists of Symphonies and Road Races.