Category Archives: Music Nerdery

June 19, 2011

Riding With The Big Man

By this point in time my father had seen Springsteen live but for the rest of us this 10-minute version of Rosalita was as close as we would get to the live experience. In case you’ve never heard it, that version of Rosalita, recorded at the Roxy Theater in 1978, includes a break to introduce the band which culminates in us learning that Bruce had in his corner, the man he called the king of the world…The Big Man Clarence Clemons. We had seen Clarence in pictures and on TV but it was this song that captured my imagination and set the image in my head of The Big Man as more than just Bruce’s sideman, he was also (as far as I could tell) his protector and confidant which is just what I needed… Continue reading →

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December 18, 2009

The Reigning Sound on WFMU This Weekend

From WFMU.org: The Reigning Sound make their triumphant return to the Cherry Blossom Clinic December 19th, Saturday, from 3-6pm! (Eastern Time) Fresh off the release of their epic new album “Love and Curses,” the Reigning Sound (this time including WFMU’s … Continue reading →

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December 14, 2009

The Time To Rise

Inspired by Songs That Saved Your Life, here’s another post about music: By September of 1990 I had been living at my father’s house for nearly a year but I was still forbidden to use his stereo. I was 16 … Continue reading →

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November 24, 2009

Some Stuff About Songs

My two favorite things about having a blog are talking endlessly about myself and talking about people I like and the things they do.  Occasionally I, today is one of those days: Recently I discovered Songs That Saved Your Life … Continue reading →

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September 1, 2009

Last Thoughts on Last Weekend

Since June I’ve been trying something called Summer Blogging hours, where I try to share something meaningful with you in 100 words or less. I’ve had a great time writing them but since it is September the entry below will … Continue reading →

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August 31, 2009

Gone To Inspiration Point

I’m not sure what the time stamp will say when I finally post this but I’m writing this on Sunday evening after one of the best weekends I have had in a long time. It was a long weekend, I’ve … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2009

Down At The Rock & Roll Club

When I asked my wife to marry me I didn’t think to ask: “Will you also go to small concert venues with me late at night?  Will you get there early and stay late?  Will you navigate the general admission … Continue reading →

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August 11, 2009

The Reigning Sound Love & Curses – Is Out NOW

This was originally posted several weeks ago but since the record is here at last I’m putting it up again. In the interest of saving time I’ll get right to the point.  The Reigning Sound may be my favorite band. … Continue reading →

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May 19, 2009

Four That Got Away

Four of My Favorite Albums That I Inexplicably Do Not Own Over years I have owned thousands of records and from time to time some of them have gotten lost, destroyed or given away.   Below are four records that I … Continue reading →

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May 14, 2009

Coming Soon: The Reigning Sound – Love & Curses

In the interest of saving time I’ll get right to the point.  The Reigning Sound may be my favorite band.  I’m not just talking about current bands, punk bands, garage rock bands or any other category you want to put … Continue reading →

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