Foreigner Trolling Twitter to Play Swift-Kelce Wedding Officially Marks Death of Rock and Roll

I love Foreigner.  Always have. Long before they released their standout love ballad “I Want to Know What Love Is,” the only number one hit of their career, I’d sing their greatest hits album through and through.  This was back Continue reading Foreigner Trolling Twitter to Play Swift-Kelce Wedding Officially Marks Death of Rock and Roll

Concert Review: Erykah Badu and Alchemist bring “Abi & Alan Tour” to Orlando’s House of Blues

“I wanna thank y’all for your integrity,” shouted Erykah Badu to the sold-out crowd at the Orlando House of Blues.  It was a steamy Wednesday evening, partially steamy because of the swampy Central Florida weather, far steamier because of who Continue reading Concert Review: Erykah Badu and Alchemist bring “Abi & Alan Tour” to Orlando’s House of Blues

Postcards from NYC (and Tarrytown… and Westchester… and almost Charlotte… and unexpectedly, Washington DC)

Dear Dad, Wow!  What a trip. Brandy and I hadn’t been back to the city since 2022, you know, with work, life and such getting in the way. This would be our first trip back since your passing, another on Continue reading Postcards from NYC (and Tarrytown… and Westchester… and almost Charlotte… and unexpectedly, Washington DC)

Saturday Night Love

I remember exactly where I was when I watched Saturday Night Live’s 40th Anniversary special. I was lying in a hospital bed, a stretch of partying Belushi and Farley-style had finally caught up with me.  That week-long stint under medical Continue reading Saturday Night Love

Becoming Led Zeppelin: A film review

I don’t normally dabble in film reviews on this website.  While I love (and I mean LOVE) movies, I don’t generally understand the art of moviemaking and prefer to keep things from a fan’s perspective. I did, however, catch a Continue reading Becoming Led Zeppelin: A film review

SportsChump Sound Off: Athletes, Coaches, Fans, Reporters and Lines Crossed

What’s the point of running an award-winning blog if not to a) have a voice and b) call upon others with a voice to share their opinions. We’re in a fiery time and, while we can debate over exactly how Continue reading SportsChump Sound Off: Athletes, Coaches, Fans, Reporters and Lines Crossed

What Fernando Valenzuela Meant To Me

Fernando Valenzuela passed away this week.  He was 64 years old.  That’s a fairly young age to have shuffled off this mortal coil. I say this because I’m 56 with creaky knees, a bad back and a permanently receded hairline.  Continue reading What Fernando Valenzuela Meant To Me

Going Back To Cali, Part Two: Oscars, Grammys and the Sunset Strip

I am an East Coast guy through and through.  Being three hours behind everything else makes me inherently anxious.  While I still selfishly think New York City holds everything one would ever want to see, and that there is no Continue reading Going Back To Cali, Part Two: Oscars, Grammys and the Sunset Strip

Going Back to Cali, Part One: The Statuesque Nature of Crypto.com Arena

It’s been a while since I’ve taken off work.  It’s been even longer than that since I’ve flown across the country. And it’s been even longer than that since I put my Stevie Ray Vaughn Rule into full effect, which Continue reading Going Back to Cali, Part One: The Statuesque Nature of Crypto.com Arena