A fool’s errand
If I told you that I’ll be co-hosting a book discussion at The Mercantile Library, you’d think it was some sort of early April Fools’ Day joke, right? Can’t blame you for that. But it’s…
Tag: Ben Levin
Back to the Future
Perhaps you’ve heard that the 97X Modern Rock 500 is making a comeback? More than 30 former on-air folks (Steve Baker, Julie Maxwell, Dan Reed, Rictile, Barb, Shiv, et al.) will be counting down the…
I love music… and you!
Howdy! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I want you to know that you are the Porter Wagoner to my Dolly Parton, and I will always love you. Or maybe I’m the Ralph Wiggum…
New Year’s Revolution
In 2023, let’s resolve to support live music and the artists we love. Go to a gig – it’s heart-healthy, low-calorie* and great for your mental health. *your results may vary, depending on how many…
A December to remember
This holiday season, instead of buying matching his and hers GMC gas-guzzlers (totally believable…), why not buy tickets to some shows around town? And while you’re at the gigs, maybe buy some merch to support…
August and nothing after
Well hello there, Stranger! How have you been? Vacay was great, thanks for asking. I know you didn’t miss me – even I didn’t miss me. But it’s not about missing me, it’s about not…
Summertime blues (and other music genres)
The official start of summer is just around the corner. So are some decent shows. But first, a P.S.A.: All day today (until midnight PDT), Bandcamp is holding their third annual Juneteenth fundraiser, where they…
Long weekend, short list
This week’s list of gigs is “more rock, less talk goofy memes”… Sorry, but the latest round of news makes it harder to be all fun and games. Tonight: Kitchen Dwellers and Neighbor play RiversEDGE…
Who’s on first?
Happy Friday the 13th! Tonight: Ritt & Wilder Dietz play a sold-out gig at Parlor & Patio Marc Cohn plays Ludlow Garage The Ghost of Paul Revere is at Taft Bitch, Katie Cash and Kristen Ford are in Southgate’s Revival Room…
Down to Earth
I come to you with cap in hand, asking your forgiveness for my disparaging comments about the local nine (technically 10 now that there’s a DH) last week. As a wise man once said: “How…