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HuffPost Reviews: Neil Young, Tom Petty, Elvis Presley, And R. Kelly, Plus An Exclusive Of Neil Young's Live "Harvest Moon"
Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 13:06:35 in Entertainment
“...and I like Life a lot too!”
HuffPost Reviews: Beyonce, Rihanna, Buddy Holly, The Doors, Susan Boyle, and More
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 19:53:15 in Entertainment
“...and this is the behemoth to own!”
HuffPost Reviews: Beyonce, Rihanna, Buddy Holly, The Doors, Susan Boyle, and More
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 16:55:47 in Entertainment
“Yeah, go get it if you care about his music in a large way. Buddy Holly is one of those artists whose music, especially the rare stuff, is always interesting. On the other hand, a simple best of is fine for those who kinda like him enough to throw on in the car or wherever. That fits most people, huh. ;)”
wonder6789 replied on Nov 25, 2009 at 07:41:12
“Thank you. I'm one of those who might just end up getting the 6-CD set...
BH is such a unique artist.”
BH is such a unique artist.”
HuffPost Reviews: Paul McCartney, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, and Norah Jones
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 13:45:34 in Entertainment
“It is, I'll go back and clarify.....”
Standing on One's Principles: An Interview With Ron Reagan
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 23:20:07 in Media
“When Ron said "Carny Barkers," I lost it! ;) He really tells it like it should be said.”
Standing on One's Principles: An Interview With Ron Reagan
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 23:19:16 in Media
“Aren't they? They are what "patriots" are all about, it's a shame they don't get acknowledged as that beyond progressives.”
Standing on One's Principles: An Interview With Ron Reagan
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 16:26:44 in Media
“Yeah, he would have made a great replacement!”
Standing on One's Principles: An Interview With Ron Reagan
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 16:25:30 in Media
“He's so right about that. Money has so corrupted the system, it seems campaign finance reform should be one of our major priorities sooner than later!”
Standing on One's Principles: An Interview With Ron Reagan
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 16:23:00 in Media
“You know, campaign reform would absolutely cure a lot if ills...”
Standing on One's Principles: An Interview With Ron Reagan
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 16:21:51 in Media
“Right on, up and down vote is needed!!”
Standing on One's Principles: An Interview With Ron Reagan
Commented Nov 12, 2009 at 12:27:03 in Media
“Nice, TM10030. What's amazing about Ron's answers is that he never holds back, and that end section about telling a liar he or she is a liar as it's happening seems to be what's missing in politics these days. So much disinformation is out there, and those that know better should be braver about championing the truth, right?”
HuffPost Reviews: Bon Jovi, The Killers, AC/DC, Sting, Tori Amos, and More, Plus This Week's New Albums
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 13:13:14 in Entertainment
“Paw1, I think you're right, but concert costs, in general, are kind of ridiculous. The problem is the cost of putting on "event" concerts, the staging costs of those being obnoxious and then passed on to the fans. Sometimes it seems that even the acts themselves are a bit oblivious to those expenses, leaving such concepts with their business managers, etc. Over the years, Bon Jovi hasn't really struck me as a band that pillages its fans for the dough, I think Jon really does believe what he's singing about and saying.”
HuffPost Reviews: Bon Jovi, The Killers, AC/DC, Sting, Tori Amos, and More, Plus This Week's New Albums
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 19:44:58 in Entertainment
“Hey, I'm with ya there too. But if you're referring to the "new albums" section, I just do that as a courtesy to let people know what's out (new and reissues), I'm only endorsing the stuff I review, and even some of those are with exceptions that I usually bring up. And the greatest hits I recommended are some of the more interesting ones.”
HuffPost Reviews: Bon Jovi, The Killers, AC/DC, Sting, Tori Amos, and More, Plus This Week's New Albums
Commented Nov 10, 2009 at 17:35:27 in Entertainment
“You do have a point Paw1, absolutely, ticket prices across the board seem to still be ridiculous. Less expensive spectacle and more music, right?”
Paw1 replied on Nov 10, 2009 at 18:28:55
“Agree. Promoters and artists must change their short term thinking and realize that the concert business cannot be sustained over time when the average Live Nation customer sees less than 2 shows a year. They save it for the one or two acts they believe are worth the ridiculous prices. Unfortunately, those acts (Prince, Springsteen, Bon Jovi, U2, Madonna, Stones, etc.) will neither live or tour forever and there are no up and coming acts in the bullpen that customers will pay the same rates to see.
Live Nation is trying, with its No Fee Wednesdays and reduced prices for tours that are selling poorly. This is way too little, too late. Concert going must become habitual in order to survive. Cut prices before tours tank, get people out to the arenas and they may have a shot. Nothing in the world better than seeing a great live band at the top of its game.”
Live Nation is trying, with its No Fee Wednesdays and reduced prices for tours that are selling poorly. This is way too little, too late. Concert going must become habitual in order to survive. Cut prices before tours tank, get people out to the arenas and they may have a shot. Nothing in the world better than seeing a great live band at the top of its game.”
HuffPost Reviews: Bon Jovi, The Killers, AC/DC, Sting, Tori Amos, and More, Plus This Week's New Albums
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 19:15:47 in Entertainment
“But of course AutumnWytch!! ;)”
Stop Making Sense With Jerry Harrison & Chris Frantz, Plus a Robert Francis Interview, John Mayer News, and More
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 21:40:00 in Entertainment
“I know, I know, I'm with ya!!!”
Stop Making Sense With Jerry Harrison & Chris Frantz, Plus a Robert Francis Interview, John Mayer News, and More
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 21:39:13 in Entertainment
“Nice, LLNYRN! Yeah, that Radio City concert is a bit legendary, ain't it?”
LLNYRN replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 18:48:45
“HELL to the YEAH!!! That rRadio City show was legendary!
What made it more so for me...
*Steel Pulse was the opening act. Went on to see them many times in the 80s.
*I sat behind the sound engineer's booth up in second mezzanine. Made me appreciate how integral great sound is to concert-going.
*Nona Hendryx, Bernie Worrell, Adrian Belew, Buster Jones, Dollette McDonald, and Steve Scales. These were A-game NY musicians with extensive music credits of course. For Talking Heads to use these musicians in the studio and then live was one of Rock's great music "experiments". Totally bridged the gap between Punk, Funk, Soul, R&B, New Wave, Minimalism, and World music.
Yep. That Radio City gig was legendary.”
What made it more so for me...
*Steel Pulse was the opening act. Went on to see them many times in the 80s.
*I sat behind the sound engineer's booth up in second mezzanine. Made me appreciate how integral great sound is to concert-going.
*Nona Hendryx, Bernie Worrell, Adrian Belew, Buster Jones, Dollette McDonald, and Steve Scales. These were A-game NY musicians with extensive music credits of course. For Talking Heads to use these musicians in the studio and then live was one of Rock's great music "experiments". Totally bridged the gap between Punk, Funk, Soul, R&B, New Wave, Minimalism, and World music.
Yep. That Radio City gig was legendary.”
Stop Making Sense With Jerry Harrison & Chris Frantz, Plus a Robert Francis Interview, John Mayer News, and More
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 21:37:48 in Entertainment
“Thanks Alec977, loved those guys.
I think the thing with Robert is that he's better than most in his pack, check out those lyrics. This guy isn't coming from any angle I personally have heard this year from anyone branded "singer-songwriter" which is totally refreshing to me. He borrows from here and there, but thankfully, nothing from Disney or American Idol, usually the first places from which producers are cookie-cutting their acts these days.
I think he's special, maybe give his material another listen?”
I think the thing with Robert is that he's better than most in his pack, check out those lyrics. This guy isn't coming from any angle I personally have heard this year from anyone branded "singer-songwriter" which is totally refreshing to me. He borrows from here and there, but thankfully, nothing from Disney or American Idol, usually the first places from which producers are cookie-cutting their acts these days.
I think he's special, maybe give his material another listen?”
Alec1977 replied on Nov 06, 2009 at 09:53:51
“no, i totally hear you man. It's more a matter of trying to understand why just because a new artist is NOT Disney, they get labeled at SUPER deep. A few brushes with drugs and a young age and suddenly the guy's an "old soul." That's everyone I went to college with.
I'd heard his stuff and it;s not bad - don't want to trash the kid, but is better than most of the pack what we're aiming for? & produced?? First album was much much better . That's why the desert crack........”
I'd heard his stuff and it;s not bad - don't want to trash the kid, but is better than most of the pack what we're aiming for? & produced?? First album was much much better . That's why the desert crack........”
One Fast Move or I'm Gone: An Interview with Son Volt's Jay Farrar and Death Cab For Cutie's Benjamin Gibbard
Commented Oct 26, 2009 at 05:25:06 in Entertainment
“Glad you liked it Chris. Yeah, they worked pretty well together, maybe they'll collaborate again someday...”
HuffPost Reviews: Hall & Oates, Baez & Dylan, Simon & Ondrasik, and More
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 11:32:47 in Entertainment
“Yeah, critics hated it, but so many artists have referenced it as a major influence that it's an important Lou album.”
HuffPost Reviews: Hall & Oates, Baez & Dylan, Simon & Ondrasik, and More
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 10:53:46 in Entertainment
“I bet you that's coming!”
HuffPost Reviews: Hall & Oates, Baez & Dylan, Simon & Ondrasik, and More
Commented Oct 12, 2009 at 10:53:17 in Entertainment
“Yes. And may he live a long life.”
An Interview with Author David Comfort on The Rock & Roll Book of the Dead
Commented Oct 03, 2009 at 15:21:13 in Entertainment
“Thanks, David certainly does not hold back!”
An Interview with Author David Comfort on The Rock & Roll Book of the Dead
Commented Oct 03, 2009 at 15:20:25 in Entertainment
“Wow, that's cool. Glad you liked it!”
An Interview with Author David Comfort on The Rock & Roll Book of the Dead
Commented Oct 02, 2009 at 23:24:38 in Entertainment
“Yeah, David says some interesting stuff here. I know some of it is going to piss off fans though, especially Lennon's.”
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