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Give Me That Old School Religion, Part 1
WHAT: Patti Smith and Her Band WHEN: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 WHERE: House of Blues, New Orleans OK, so the impetus to see Patti Smith came about with relatively no warning, little advance notice. I was minding my own business, … Continue reading
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Tagged concerts, Patti Smith, performance, punk rock, reviews
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Playing the Blues Again
When you play the blues, at some point, you’ve got to decide. Whether to play around the issue, like Charlie Parker, flitting in and out just hinting at the melody, giving subtle suggestions on the point you’re trying to make … Continue reading
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Tagged BB King, blues, Charlie Parker, communication, melody, music, performance, purpose, soul
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A Boston Busker’s Tale
I sang a song for sixpence in the streets of Harvard Square Like Tracy Chapman did — I needed food But you need some extravangance to make your money there Most likely, all you’ll earn is attitude I tried it … Continue reading
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Tagged Boston, daily poems, futility, live music, performance, street musicians
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