Look, I know it’s really not polite to laugh at the misfortune of others but sometimes, things are just really, really funny even though there’s some crazy and unfortunate circumstances involved. Case in point, the recent Def Leppard rock cruise. … Read the rest
I tend to spend a lot of time in my car and as a result, I listen to the radio quite a bit. I know, I know … I should listen to CD’s or better, get a cord to plug … Read the rest
Since today is September 23, a date which conspiracy whack-a-doos have anointed a day where the prophecy of a New World Order kicks off (something about the Popes visit and an asteroid), we thought it more than a coincidence that … Read the rest
Seems hard to believe but it was indeed 30 years ago that guitar God Joe Satriani first came across our radars. Back then he released what was called a “C.D.” (or “compact disc”) and he even had glorious, flowing metal … Read the rest
A few weeks back Ryan (not Bryan!) Adams posted some video clips on his Instagram of what appeared to be him doing covers of Taylor Swift songs straight-faced. That in and of itself is kind of weird but weirder still … Read the rest
REO Speedwagon guitarist (1970-1989) Gary Richrath has died at the age of 65. While the band saw many different formations over the years it’s clear the apex of their success came with Richrath on lead guitar. He and lead singer … Read the rest
Hi there, my name is Don Lewis and as you may have read in this columns title, I have way too much time on my hands. As a result, I tend to overthink many, many things including rock music. My … Read the rest
The restaurants surrounding AT&T Park were packed to the gills as people pre-gamed before the Billy Joel concert in San Francisco on Saturday, September 5. I know this because upon arriving in The City at 6:00 pm in order to … Read the rest
A few weeks back, news came down that a band going by “The Notorious Wilco Brothers” would be playing San Francisco’s teeny venue The Independent. Since I knew Wilco would be playing this weekends Outside Lands festival and since there