I’ve been thinking about Tom Petty a lot lately. The first week of October has become the time of year when I do that the most. This year was the third anniversary of his passing on October 2nd, 2017. I’ve written about him before, and how his death hit me and so many others so... Continue Reading →

Last week I got the news that Frederick “Toots” Hibbert had been put into a medical coma after being hospitalized with Covid-19. When I woke up this morning and saw that he had passed away, I wasn’t surprised, but it’s funny how expecting news doesn’t make it any less sad when you get it. Toots... Continue Reading →

The Mix is in has it's first guest as local musician Mario joins the show to discuss deep cuts! Every album has tracks that aren't released as singles but are as good, if not better, than the ones that get the radio glory. This episode discusses some of our favorites.  Listen wherever you get your... Continue Reading →

It’s a warm Sunday afternoon in September as I write this. It’s labor day weekend and the weather is nice. Normally we might have friends over for a barbecue or maybe my wife and I would take a weekend trip. This year is a bit different as we’re still mostly housebound with a few exceptions... Continue Reading →

I used to work at the music info desk at a Borders Books and Music. This was back around 2004 when people used to buy books and music in stores instead of online. The gist of the job was simple, you’d hang at the desk and people would come up and ask you how to... Continue Reading →

A few weeks back, rock author Steve Hyden published a list of his 100 favorite Bruce Springsteen songs. You can find it here. It’s a long piece but it’s worth your time if you’re a Springsteen fan or just a fan of passionate rock writing. I’m a fan of both, particularly Hyden, whom I’ve mentioned... Continue Reading →

When I used to manage a comic book shop I was friends with a guy named Tim. He used to come into my shop and hang out while we talked about comics. One day when he stopped by I happened to be playing ‘London Calling’ by the Clash and Tim, who was a huge fan,... Continue Reading →

It’s another late night. Lately, I think that’s the only time I can write. Once the world goes to sleep, I can put on my headset, play some music, and let my mind wander. As I write this, I’m listening to the new album from Dylan, Rough and Rowdy Ways. He’s been releasing songs late... Continue Reading →

Somewhere past Piccadilly and just past drunk is a band named Skinny Lister.  The raucous shanty punk group might be the most exciting band to come out of London in years. Their blend of traditional and modern is enthralling and this episode The Mix is In is all about the wild and free lads and... Continue Reading →

Somehow Bob Dylan knows when I’m in my darkest moments. There’ve been a few over the last few weeks. It seems like each time I feel like giving up on the world and crawling into a hole, he releases a new song. The first was a 17-minute long meditation, next came a smaller five-minute sermon,... Continue Reading →