From the archives: The Doors’ Robby Krieger. A complete album by album overview of the band’s career
Gregg Allman on Big in China: “What a romp. After writing about music for years, Alan Paul walked the walk, preaching the blues in China. Anyone who doubts that music is bigger than words need to read this great tale.”
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I have interviewed…
“Will the Circle Be Unbroken” with Andy Aledort
With Andy Aledort and the Groove Kings. Cathartic... celebrating the launch of Big in China in Maplewood, NJ. March 4, 2011.
Dawes – a short appreciation, with video
Over the last year, I’ve spent a lot of time listening to the band Dawes. I really didn’t know much about them. Their publicist, an old friend, sent me their debut CD, North Hills, last year, and I was struck by the sound. It was wide open…
Must-Reads: The Late, Great Molly Ivins on Rick Perry
Must-Reads: The Late, Great Molly Ivins on Rick Perry. What beter way to pay tribute to the much-missed columnist?
Sample line: She was, after all, the writer who bestowed upon Perry the nicknames "The Coiffure" and "Governor Goodhair."
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Triumph the Insult Comic Dog goes to Bon Jovi concert
Triumph the insult comic dog - bon jovi by AC310DC
Really just a classic. I can't say I watch Conan all that much these days, but is there anything this funny on there now? I doubt it. I've sat around the front of tour buses killing time…
“Little Wing” at the Hi-Dive with Mark Karan and Joe Bissell
I am so late posting clips from the fantastic party performance at the San Francisco Big in China launch party. It was a great, great night. I was joined by the great mark Karan of Ratdog and The Other Ones on lead guitar, Norm…
Rick Perry = Doug Niedermeyer….The best things in life are free
Yesterday I was reading Andrew Sullivan's Daily Dish, a constant source of interest, amusement and erudition and saw the above pictures of Gov. Rick Perry in his Texas A&M days. I was immediately reminded of both W and Animal House's legendary…
Industrial Revolution of a different sort
This is just very, very cool.
Gmail Man and Shaving down below
I've been a loyal Gmail user almost since it started but I have certainly had some issues, none more so than the annoying ads that pop up aside your messages. The worst was years ago when Dixie was undergoing chemo and a whole crew of us shaved…
I’m happy to inspire new or soon-to-be expats
I've received quite a few emails from people about to move to China, thanking me and saying that Big in China helped inspire them or soothe their nerves. I'm very happy to serve this role! If you know anyone heading abroad, I know a great present…