A drunk, an atheist and a poet walk into a bar. They’re all the same guy, and there is no punchline. Welcome to Del Amitri! And so begins the long overdue Popdose Guide to Del Amitri, written by David Eastman. I’ve had a Del Amitri post brewing since a stray mention caught the attention of […]
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Appreciating Juliana Hatfield + a track from her new album
I don’t know if you’re following the updates on Juliana Hatfield’s Myspace page, but if you are a fan and you’re not, you’re missing out on a lot of great reading! Hatfield has been blogging regular updates that unmask songs from her catalog in great detail. Become What You Are is an important album from […]
Musical thoughts about Dad on Father’s Day
Ah, parents…..ah, Dad. We could be here for days talking about the impact that my parents have had and continue to have in my life. But since it’s Father’s Day, I thought I would spend a moment thinking about Dad. We’re going to have breakfast a bit later this morning to have a “kinda celebration” […]
Concert Review: Iron Maiden – Blossom Music Center – 6/12/08
Thursday night, I put on my “metal shoes” to go see Iron Maiden at Blossom Music Center. I pick up my tickets at the box office – fifth row…SWEET! The tickets are on the left hand side, right in front of the stacks……did I bring my earplugs? Of course not. So much for my ongoing […]
Quick Hits: Tim Russert, Bruce Springsteen, Night Ranger
Another Saturday morning in Cleveland – last night we were supposed to get a mother of a storm, but honestly, I zonked out after being out late at the Iron Maiden concert the night before. I got a little bit soaked Friday night going from the rapid station to my car, but everything else after […]
The musical public transportation of life
Good morning from Cleveland! Last night, I was at home working in the flowerbeds as rain began to fall. It was a steady rain, but nothing heavy to the point where I would seek shelter. That part came later, and for the moment I was planting flowers that are either going to bloom fantastically, or […]
Patti Rothberg’s Double Standards – What It All Means
I love this latest dispatch from Patti Rothberg, which offers a good look at not only the meaning behind the title of her latest album Double Standards, but also a look at the inner fire and inspiration that drive Patti as an artist. I particularly enjoyed the jump back to her album Between The 1 […]
Spending a year with David Foster
More goodness from the Popdose folks: The Video Setup for Ear of Madness – click and watch this first Yup, that’s me. And my iPod. And David Foster. Everyone knows David Foster, right? The penultimate overproducer. The musician. The songwriter. The record executive. The TV reality star? Yes, indeed. The Canadian who alienated millions of […]
The Lemonheads vs. Metallica, Oasis, and REO Speedwagon
Welcome to the weekend, folks! Mark today down as the day that Matt (me!) learned that I really need to investigate the B-sides/rarities of The Lemonheads, i.e. one of my favorite groups from the 90’s! Lemonheads albums It’s A Shame About Ray and Come On Feel The Lemonheads got a TON of play in my […]
A great interview with John Bush from Armored Saint and Anthrax
From July of 1997 until December of 2006, I did a radio show here in Cleveland with my good pal Chris Akin, and we interviewed and met almost every heavy metal artist/band that you can think of. One of the guys who was always a class act far above many, was John Bush of Anthrax […]