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Who is Another Old Guy?
I've loved music since I was a child. I worked at a radio station in summer camp when I was 11, became obsessed with music in my teens and had the privilege to work at WPRB-FM when I was in college. But rather than follow that passion, I became and continue to be an attorney.
A few years ago, I started writing about music for Star Maker Machine (as J. David), and then for Cover Me.
Now, I've decided to start my own blog, to write about music, television, politics and whatever. Recent Comments
Category Archives: Downloads
Seven-Twelfths Recap
Joan Shelley: First of August [purchase] The last time I filled space on this blog with links to things that I’ve written elsewhere was in April, and so here we are, seven-twelfths through a truly crappy year, and I decided … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Summers, Bonnie Raitt, Bright Eyes, Britney Spears, Bruce Springsteen, Dropkick Murphys, Emmy the Great, Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers, Francesco Turrisi, Guy Clark, Joan Shelley, John Frucsiante, John Prine, Joni Mitchell, Lightspeed Champion, Los Straitjackets, Matthew Sweet, Nanci Griffith, Nick Lowe, Nina Simone, R.E.M., Raul Malo, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Renaissance, Rhiannon Giddens, Richard Thompson, Robert Fripp, Semisonic, Skip Spence, Slobberbone, Susanna Hoffs, The Band, The Bee Gees, Thin Lizzy
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In Praise of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Really.
Martin Sexton: Diner [purchase] I know that I should be writing about the wave of protests sweeping the country and the underlying systemic racism that has burst into mainstream consciousness, but who wants to hear about that from a middle-aged … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Zimmern, Anthony Bourdain, Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri, Jason Isbell, Martin Sexton
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My Favorite TV of 2019
Penguin Café Orchestra: The Ecstasy Of Dancing Fleas [purchase] Miles Davis: Bags’ Groove [purchase] Starting in January of last year, I began doing my real job mostly from a real office and not from home, which, I assumed, would mean … Continue reading
America–Love It….or Try To Change It
The Beatles: Get Back [purchase] Hello, you may remember me, the guy who promised to write here more regularly, and then totally wrote less frequently. I have my reasons, but if you are reading this, you probably don’t really care … Continue reading
Why Do (Almost) All Of My Teams Disappoint?
Bob Mould: Disappointed [purchase] For some reason, I am a fan of sports teams that almost always disappoint. And yet, I keep rooting for them, hoping that this will be their (and my) year. What did I do to deserve … Continue reading
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Tagged Arsenal, Bob Mould, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Cosmos, New York Giants, New York Knicks, New York Mets, Red Bulls
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English Needs More Words
R.E.M.: So. Central Rain [purchase] How many words does English have? Depending on your source, you get different numbers, so let’s just go with “lots.” Yet, despite this, there are some situations that call for new words. A few years … Continue reading
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
David Bowie: Changes [purchase] If you know me, or read the small print under my picture, you know that music blogging is a hobby, and that my real work is as an attorney. Being a lawyer is something that I … Continue reading
My Favorite TV of 2018
Talking Heads: Television Man [purchase] Remember in my last post, where I blamed Trump for my failure to write more here? Well, I also blame him for the fact that I didn’t listen to as much music this year as … Continue reading
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I Blame Trump
Led Zeppelin: Nobody’s Fault But Mine [purchase] I blame Trump for pretty much everything these days, and I’m not done blaming him for things, as you will see in a month or so. One of the things that I blame … Continue reading
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Tagged Abba, Allison Moorer, Angélique Kidjo, Arlo Guthire, Berhana, Bill Withers, Blind Willie Johnson, Cracker, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Genesis, Glossary, Graham Parker, I'm With Her, Iggy Pop, Joey DeFrancesco, Kate Pierson, Laura Love, Led Zeppelin, Lucinda Williams, Lucius, Maya Beiser, Mike Oldfield, New York Mets, Nirvana, Oasis, Peter Frampton, Rhiannon Giddens, Richard Thompson, Rick Robbins, Scala & Kolacny Brothers, Shelby Lynne, Supertramp, The B-52s, The Bad Plus, U2, Van Morrison, Wayne Coffey, Wilco, William Elliott Whitmore, Wreckless Eric
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Another Old Guy 