https://www.abramorama.com/film/rondelsenerpresents It’s hagiography, but… Unlike most of these documentaries, this one was not made on the cheap. There’s tons of footage to go with the narrative, but… You don’t learn a whole hell of a lot about Ron. He’s a hustler. That’s what we’re missing in today’s concert world. That was the music business from […]

He’s never changed his message. He didn’t go disco in the late seventies. He didn’t feature a rapper during the break of his comeback single. He just stayed the same and waited for the public to catch up with him. Or as Carly Simon sang, he’s coming back ’round again. This desert appearance is not […]

Much ado about nothing. Grandstanding. A joke. In reality the order says nothing. Other than ticket scalpers make a lot of money and they must pay taxes on their revenue. Oh yeah, DOGE just gutted the IRS…who’s going to enforce that? Where are all the IRS engineers with time to dedicate to researching the receipts […]

I was so pleased to read your piece on Matt Nathanson, who’s such a great artist and so deserving of recognition and praise. My wife and I have seen him many times, performing solo and with various lineups, and he always delights. But—as you say—beyond his terrific songs and stand-up-comic-caliber stage presence, Matt offers something […]