Concert of course! As New Year's eve approaches, I prepare a commentary recounting my top ten shows for the preceding 12 months. I post the list with comments on my website on my Commentary page. Some concert reviews borrowed from posts here. Here's the list. 1) The Who (October 7, UBS Arena) 2) Sir Paul McCartney (June 16, MetLife Stadiu …
In advance of the holiday season (as I did a few week's back) I devote an annual blog to a "Happy Holidays in Song" playlist; this year I often included in many emails I sent of late a p.s. with a link to that playlist. Of course the weekend preceding the advent of the new year, allows me to bring to the attention of my readers and others, "Songs t …
Friday's blogger inspired this commentary so whatever I planned to chat about today awaits a new day. With many people still shopping on-line, I want to suggest making use of a special feature available through Amazon and if one chooses to shop through fave charity or non-profit so-connected, your purchase also benefits those served. Since I chai …
One of the nice things I enjoy as a parent involves sharing "my" music with my kids. As I recently blogged, my daughter and I enjoy concerts together; sometimes her mom even joins us. In what could be my last live show for 2022 (There's always hope for more.), we took Marisa to see (and experience) Hot Tuna at The Paramount in Huntington. Even i …
It’s that time again; people plan holiday parties. Gotham’s holiday party takes place virtually on Tuesday and a trio of in-person gatherings take place Thursday in Manhattan, and the following week on Tuesday on Long Island and Thursday in Westchester. It also means holiday music and my “open-source” list of holiday tunes grew this year to 116 son …
Gotham started a new tradition when it moved its Gotham Green Awards® to November in 2020. GOtham GREEN® now announces its awards which herald worthy initiatives, products and people ahead of Thanksgiving. Earlier awards took place at various times including the end of each year and around Earth Day. This timing fits best and just before we gather …
As the week began I received an email from my friend and Gotham colleague Amparo Connors who runs an employee placement firm (temps and permanent); Amparo reached out to those she usually sends holiday/season’s greetings/ new year wishes concerning the intended token. Our discussion led me to suggest that topic for the joint meeting of Gotham Queen …
As we approach Thanksgiving in the week that follows the one that starts today, I call attention to a special day that takes place the Tuesday AFTER Thanksgiving, this year, Tuesday November 29, 2022: GIVING TUESDAY. Thanksgiving became a time to focus on the causes we support and I devote a blog to giving on or around Thanksgiving. Last year, I …
The last re-scheduled -- or is that delayed -- event that I planned to attend that COVID-19 impacted took place last Thursday eve in Manhattan; Marisa and I took in the "Marshall Tucker Band Band 50th Anniversary Tour" with Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes as the opener and the Beacon Theatre of amazing artwork and even better sound. I'd n …
So I am speaking to my friend Jeff discussing plans for later in day for him and where I would be heading next. He mentions going to his son in the same town where I am earlier heading to see Shelly's niece. On the way my wife texts her niece and she believes she and husband met Jeff and his wife at holiday services. Further it turns out Jeff's …
My office includes more than the usual accoutrements. The same space includes my wardrobe in a dresser that was once dad's (really!) and a closet. So when I wanted to change my garb and get ready for the day, I need to be there. I was up early and my MacBook and other devices were all upstairs in the dining room "anticipating" a possible move to …
Usually, the plan involves a Broadway musical. This year she just wanted a nice restaurant. Marisa proposed three; I selected one, Foragers in Chelsea. Shelly liked the choice. Shelly and I arrived early and enjoyed cocktails. She even had me post it to Facebook – not something I do but for my lovely and dear wife I made an exception – with a m …
Sometimes plans made do not fall into line exactly as you want it and later today, we’ll know how the weekend works out. Months ago the thoughts were to take in two shows with the likelihood of no MLB Wild Card weekend. That outcome did not play out and I was at shows rather than watching my baseball team. The hierarchy for me always put music at t …
No secret that I enjoy attending shows. Not many fit the troubadour - unaccompanied solo artist - variety. At the very least most artists enjoy the support of at least one accomplished sideman. I probably saw John B. Sebastian in troubadour mode the most; Roger McGuinn second. No offense to the former leaders of the Lovin' Spoonful and The Byrd …
It's that time again. Know some people, businesses and organizations that work on environmentally sustainable initiatives and projects? Why not help them gain much deserved recognition? Apply them for the Gotham Green Awards®. Gotham GREEN® provides a platform for businesses and professionals who seek to connect and promote sustainable busine …
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