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→

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→

Two tickets to paradise (Part One)

There’s an older, British gentleman who comes into my bar every so often.  He sits on the patio and smokes a cigar.  Before settling into his comfort zone, he orders a Guinness, straight pour into a chilled glass, for himself Continue reading Two tickets to paradise (Part One)→

The SportsChump Summer Concert Series, Part II: The Remembrance Files

It’s summertime and there’s really not all that much to talk about.  Nobody gives a shit about baseball.  A guy knifing his own jersey is the biggest story of the season.  The Olympics are approaching but the USA Basketball team Continue reading The SportsChump Summer Concert Series, Part II: The Remembrance Files→

Twitter completes my Sunday with Fake Rock and Roll Facts hashtag

I woke up late Sunday morning needing a relaxing day in front of me. I had worked tirelessly for eight of the last nine days.  My Larry Bird-like back needed a rest and my Larry Bird-like skin tone was in Continue reading Twitter completes my Sunday with Fake Rock and Roll Facts hashtag→

An odd thing happened on the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

As most of you know, I tend bar for a living. One of the keys to being a good bartender, in my mind at least, is the ability to strike up thought-provoking conversation amongst your customers, particularly during the slower Continue reading An odd thing happened on the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame→

Impersonating Real Life: Elvis, Lady Gaga, the Beastie Boys and sports

My week seeing Elvis, Lady Gaga and Beastie Boys impersonators Continue reading Impersonating Real Life: Elvis, Lady Gaga, the Beastie Boys and sports→