Movie Review: “Joni 75”

Movie Review: “Joni 75”

Feb 8, 2019 | Movies, Music

Last fall, I was intrigued when I heard about an all-star concert to celebrate Joni Mitchell’s 75th birthday. Like many in my generation, I grew up on Joni’s music, but since I couldn’t be there, I hoped the show would be recorded on film....
Springsteen On Broadway

Springsteen On Broadway

Dec 18, 2018 | Music, Television, Theater

Earlier this year, I lamented that I wouldn’t get to see Bruce Springsteen’s one-man Broadway show because I don’t get back to New York as often as I used to, and the seats were prohibitively expensive. My brother and sister-in-law, who live on the...
Wish I’d Seen Them

Wish I’d Seen Them

Dec 5, 2018 | Music

Some friends who saw the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody” were talking about how much they wish they’d been able to go to a Queen concert at the height of the band’s popularity. That led to a discussion of which acts from the past we each would have...
A Girl Named Johnny Cash

A Girl Named Johnny Cash

Nov 30, 2018 | Music

In the 1970s, I was a fan of Martin Mull’s work, from his TV appearances (“Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” “Fernwood Tonight,” “Roseanne”) to his movie roles (“FM,” “Serial”) to his concert performances,...
Picture Of The Day: Roy Clark

Picture Of The Day: Roy Clark

Nov 16, 2018 | Music, Picture of the Day, Television

If you’ve never heard of Roy Clark (who died yesterday at 85), or only know him from his 24 years hosting “Hee Haw,” watch this to see what a versatile guitarist he was. It’s a montage of clips from a 1975 episode of “The Odd...