Paul Revere, Punk Rock Godfather
Don’t let the ridiculous costumes fool you: Paul Revere & the Raiders were a proto-punk rock act, plain and…
October 8, 2014-
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Brooklyn Bugle Book Club: “Summer House with Swimming Pool” a novel by Herman Koch
Marc Schlosser is a doctor, in general practice, with an office and a receptionist. He has a wife and…
October 3, 2014 -
Why Jam Bands Suck and Hawkwind Doesn’t
I was recently revising my Worst Bands of All Time list, and I asked myself, “Why are there no…
September 29, 2014 -
Revisiting My Thoughts on The Replacements and The Captain (Plus Let’s Honor Malcolm Young)
This is not an apology; let’s say that I am reviewing a play on appeal. The Replacements reunion still…
September 25, 2014 -
The Tyranny of Nostalgia, and How it Could Kill MLB
First of all, let me state that I love that Derek Jeter Gatorade Commercial. I am perfectly happy to…
September 22, 2014 -
Heights History: A Look Into The Past Of Some Montague Street Restaurants
We recently went on a trip back in time at some of the restaurants in the North Heights. Now it’s time to start doing the same down on Montague Street. What was there before today’s eateries? What do the owners want you to order if you stop by? Let’s find out! Our first stop will […]
September 19, 2014
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The Thomas Edison of College Rock
I’ve been thinking about college rock, indie rock, whatever you want to call it, this thing that defines the…
September 17, 2014 -
Do They Have Sharks in the River Liffey? Because U2 Just Jumped One
I tend to give U2 the benefit of the doubt because, let’s face it, a band that popular could…
September 16, 2014 -
“Your Mother Should Know” is a TURD
“Your Mother Should Know” by the Beatles came on the radio. I have heard this song perhaps as many…
September 15, 2014 -
Brooklyn Book Festival Next Sunday, September 21
The ninth annual Brooklyn Book Festival will be on Sunday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m at Borough Hall and Columbus Park (immediately north of Borough Hall). There will be readings by and discussions with writers, readings and activities for children, and books for sale. There’s more information here. During the coming week […]
September 13, 2014
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