Can Michael Lewis change the world? We’re addicted to narrative. If you can tell a good story, there’s a market for you. There’s a dearth of good storytellers, despite the plethora of television shows and books, but if you nail it, we’re interested. Michael Lewis is an incredible storyteller in print. He’s not quite as […]

Software rules. And geeks have inherited the Earth. I wasn’t going to watch the Apple presentation. Steve Jobs is dead and the excitement seems overblown. But not on Monday. You see I didn’t like the news reports, they just weren’t in depth enough. So I dove in, I watched the two hour and seventeen minute […]

Politics is show business for ugly people. But this year, the politicians are playing the game better than the entertainers. You’ve got to be able to say no. That’s one thing a musician no longer is capable of. If you’re willing to pay, they’ll show up. They’ll even sing for dictators. There’s no endorsement they […]

The news is up front, the death of iTunes and the superstar syndrome, as detailed here: The Economics of Rihanna’s Superstardom And it’s the best album Clapton plays on, which means “Delaney & Bonnie On Tour” counts, as well as John Mayall’s “Blues Breakers.” My favorite is the very first solo LP, produced by Delaney […]