Words Matter
I love words. I love special, unique, words. I love the kind of words that you don’t hear anymore. It’s not destiny that brought us together — it’s kismet. The right word, used the right way,…
Heated Rivalry’s Emotional Tsunami
Like nearly every gay man and housewife in America (and Canada…), I watched Heated Rivalry. For those who aren’t aware, it’s a gay coming-of-age story set between two major league hockey players. What sets this show…
We Know Things Are Bad
So Trump won. Prior to his “victory,” he was ranting and raving about the election fraud that was running rampant. The second he won, it was a fair election. Amazing how that works. Meanwhile, the Democrats…
Let’s Not Forget
Lately, I’ve seen an increasing number of artists and musicians coming to me looking for help. What’s fascinating is that they’re very quick to point fingers at everything around them. Usually, fault lies within. Here then,…
Then What?
When you work with musicians, lots of fun things happen. At the outset, the excitement is palpable — so many cool things you’re going to do, so many great ideas, and that new album is going…
Enough Already!
I believe in the power of great music to accomplish anything. Music creates moments, traverses chasms, and powers the soul. That’s the reason I got started in this industry in the first place. Without rehashing my…
Finally done!
After months of effort, research, head-scratching, and stress, I finished my book. The first copies of the The Analysis of Hype are now in the hands of those who purchased the eBook. Printed editions are printing…
The Pleasure-Dome
Pretty much everyone knows the story of Kubla Khan. It starts out, “In Xanadu did Kublai Khan A stately Pleasure-Dome decree, Where Alph, the sacred river ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless…
Fixing the MBTA
Here in Boston we’ve got our knickers in a potential twist. Yet again, there’s talk of raising fares on the “T” to offset some staggering deficits. It amazes me that so many companies (and politicians…) think…
It’s Twoo!
I’m the first person to tell you not to believe everything you read on the Internet. For every useful piece of information, there’s a Nigerian price lurking right around the corner. But when you’ve found something…
The Terrible Truth
Today, on 4/20, we should all learn The Terrible Truth!
Assholes Flock Together
It seems that no matter where you go, there’s always some asshole that wants to pee on your cornflakes.
The (New) Office
Back when I lived in Hollywood, I spent most of my time working from home. The boss-man didn’t want to incur unnecessary overhead, so in exchange for picking up the cost of my phone and internet, I never had to commute more than 10 steps from “home” to “work.” For the most part, it was pretty sweet. But…
JFK 50
50 years ago today, JFK became our 35th president. Watch the speech that started it all…
If you want to end the war …
After a while, pie sucks. It doesn’t take much skill to buy a frozen crust, plop fruit and sugar inside it, and bake at 350 ’til golden brown. Anyone who does this, and claims to have “baked”…is a liar.
Top 10 Ways to Win a Political Campaign in 2010
Here’s your easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide …. Be an outsider. If you’ve never worked in politics, government, or gone to jury duty — all the better! Have a silly skeleton in your closet. You dabbled in witchcraft?…
Crazy Eddie’s Craigslist iPhone Sale: Our prices are insaaaaaane!
I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before, but I love my iPhone. Actually, I’ve loved all my iPhones, and upgrading to the new iPhone 4 was a no-brainer for me. 7 hours in line on the day…
Vacation failure
Palm trees were gently swaying. There was brilliant sunshine glistening off of the water. Folks were laughing, frolicking, and cavorting. And me? I was responding to a series of emails despite the automated away message that…
Happy Birthday Mel Brooks
OK, I know, you expect to read music stuff here. Maybe something about Topspin, or a rant against illegal downloading. Screw all of that — today’s Mel Brooks’ birthday!!! Just watch, laugh, and think of your…
And she’s a fierce negotiator too…
There’s a lot of talk about “image” in the music industry. Apparently looks are as important as talent and ability. Taking that into consideration, I offer the following image of my dog. Photo Credit: Ian Rogers