I thought Starbucks was supposed to be a whole new paradigm, a whole new way to expose and sell music. An alternative to the big box retailers that don’t give a shit about discs. But that was before Joni Mitchell’s album tanked and their new artist series didn’t have any impact. Now they’re just like […]

Up in my room listening to Little Big Town on my iPod before I head off to this club Fuel, for a showcase starring Doc McGhee’s new act. Supposedly one that’s half bluegrass and half rock, but really neither. Or maybe it’s a different one. This one Alex Hodges told me about it, said it […]

I won’t say I have stage fright, but if you’re paying me, I want to DELIVER! I’ve got my headphones around my neck, I’m about to fire up some Little Big Town on my iPod, get the adrenaline flowing, and I walk into the green room and THERE THEY ARE! I don’t think the band […]

Turns out Jack’s closes at 8, contrary to what my driver said. So I asked for a recommendation. And despite telling me the ‘que wouldn’t be as good, the cook pointed out Rippy’s, across the street. They tell me Hollywood’s been revitalized. On Friday and Saturday night twentysomethings in their finery go to clubs where […]