Clive Carroll is a guitarist and composer who has toured across the world, including with John Renbourn and Tommy Emmanuel. Hailing from Chelmsford, Essex in England, Carroll graduated from Trinity College of Music in London. […]
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Toro Y Moi Explores Limitless Imagination On ‘Outer Peace’
Just like normal people, musicians are constantly evolving. One of my favorite quotes is by Bob Dylan from his book “Modern Times: Volume One.” In it, he says, “I change during the course of a […]
Super Bowl LIII Music Prop Bets
By Shauny the Greek Once again, the New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl, again, this time facing the Rams in a repeat of Super Bowl XXXVI. This time, the Rams are in Los […]
Episode 15 – The Barrett Brothers
I sit down with the Barrett Brothers – Kevin and Dave Barrett for this special episode of The High Note podcast. We talk about our love of vinyl, our favorite music and the best concerts […]
Old Sea Brigade Eulogizes Friendship On First Album
Everyone deals with tragedy in their own way. There is no clear path or defined structure to ease pain and move on from the loss of a friend or a loved one. Do you hold […]
My 18 Favorite Albums of 2018
It’s that time of year again for a round-up of the year. It’s always so hard for me to pick my favorite albums but it’s a great way to for me to share with you […]
Episode 14 – Talkin’ Bob Dylan With Mum
Hop in the car with me and my mum as we talk about Bob Dylan following his show Saturday, Nov. 17 at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Neither one of us are […]
Episode 13 – Dweezil Zappa Review with Nick Valinote
My friend Nick Valinote and I review Dweezil Zappa‘s Choice Cuts tour show Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City. Fresh from the concert, we talk about Frank Zappa and how Dweezil […]
Bob Dylan Turns Myth Into Legend In Atlantic City
“I change during the course of a day. I wake and I’m one person, and when I go to sleep I know for certain I’m somebody else.” – Bob Dylan Bob Dylan is a […]
Dweezil Keeps Zappa Legacy Alive In Atlantic City
For most of my musical life, Frank Zappa has been a distant yet prolific uncle who occasionally enters my universe. As I was growing up, my impression of Zappa was that of a mainstay from […]