Every year, I remember Jim and his amazing music. Could you imagine what he’d be doing today?
And then I saw this and giggled a little. I think Jim would be proud:
And this one made me cry, just a little. Watch toward the end for Time In a Bottle and you’ll understand why:
James Joseph Croce, January 10, 1943 – September 20, 1973. Rest in peace, Jim.
I discovered Sharon Jones a few months ago when I accidentally downloaded this song on iTunes. I honestly don’t know how one accidentally purchases a song by an artist they have never heard before, but I’m so glad I did.
This woman has a voice and a style that make me get up out of my chair and dance in my dining room.
Pardon the French introduction to the video above…after that you will see Ms. Jones and her talent and you will agree…she rocks it.
I love her music so much I went back and downloaded the rest of the albums. (Yes. Plural, as in more that one). They are fantastic. I highly recommend this music!
In many ways, Sharon Jones reminds me of Etta James and Aretha Franklin, or a combination of both, perhaps, yet her style is so original to me. I just can’t get enough.
Here she is with the amazing Dap Kings on Letterman. Enjoy!
Rock the Brewery was a ton of fun.
Allow me to tell you about it with a photo essay.
In the beginning, we were sober.
And my parents didn’t nag me. Not once! It’s a miracle!
We ran into old friends and shared beers and music and laughter over the really crazy people who crawled out of the woodwork for this concert.
Starship was great. We Built This City brought back memories of kindergarten. Yes, I was 6 years old when the song was popular. I remembered some of the other tunes they played. I realized it was because they were remakes of other artists’ music.
“No, it don’t mean nothin’……”
Surprisingly, Richard Marx didn’t suck. He’s lookin’ right at me, baby. Oh yeah. He’s actually better looking now than when he was popular. When I was in 8th grade, I hated all his slow songs. At this concert he played many upbeat rock tunes and I loved them. Either my musical tastes have changed, or I was drunk.
Steppenwolf rocked the house. I really enjoyed the show. John Kay is still Born to be Wild. My mother was lovin’ him. I think this band began around the time she graduated high school. Seriously. You know? Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth! Just kidding, Mom!
Date night was a success! Must have been the free beer!
Rumor has it, Point Beer is brewed with river water.
The hangover the next day? Awful.
But man, did we have a great time!
