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Writing is a daily practice, and every day is a unique setlist. I’m on a mission to unite hippies and metalheads. Music makes my body and mind move, and I love running for the very same reason. Reading books is one of my better habits, while basketball and Formula 1 are also big passions. No such thing as coincidence. Journey or destination? Challenges and change. The evolution of things. Let’s go.

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Fireworks in Frenchtown. Kings Of Thrash came, saw and dominated the fun Artie’s B&G. Great mix of Megadeth standards and deep cuts from Ellefson, Young and the boys. “Into The Lungs Of Hell” 🤘 Hell yeah. Got a “Cold Gin
Fireworks in Frenchtown. Kings Of Thrash came, saw and dominated the fun Artie’s B&G. Great mix of Megadeth standards and deep cuts from Ellefson, Young and the boys. “Into The Lungs Of Hell” 🤘 Hell yeah. Got a “Cold Gin” for Ace, too. Energy for Sunday, time to crush it!
Sometimes you just keep seeing the same people. Multi-instrumentalist Jason Crosby guested with WSP and DMB earlier this year, then toured with Oteil’s band. I had a blast all three times. ✏️ “Where Is Jason Crosby Now?!” 🎻🎹 The
Sometimes you just keep seeing the same people. Multi-instrumentalist Jason Crosby guested with WSP and DMB earlier this year, then toured with Oteil’s band. I had a blast all three times. ✏️ “Where Is Jason Crosby Now?!” 🎻🎹 There could be a message beyond any coincidence. And his talent resonates. The fiddle never fails! Pics 1-3: Oteil & Friends 10/03/25 Pic 4: Dave Matthews Band 06/03/25 Pic 5: Widespread Panic 02/14/25
Jersey strong, Jersey fast 🤘 “Song for Sunday: ‘Bring Me The Night’ by Overkill Latest on Substack. Get the blood flowing 💚🖤
Jersey strong, Jersey fast 🤘 “Song for Sunday: ‘Bring Me The Night’ by Overkill Latest on Substack. Get the blood flowing 💚🖤
What’s your favorite sauce for food? Matt Jalbert’s debut solo LP is seven tracks of jazz, funk and psychedelic rock. Plus, “Sauce Buffet” is just a great title for an instrumental guitar album. The whole experience is not on
What’s your favorite sauce for food? Matt Jalbert’s debut solo LP is seven tracks of jazz, funk and psychedelic rock. Plus, “Sauce Buffet” is just a great title for an instrumental guitar album. The whole experience is not only a ton of fun, it has me thinking… “‘Sauce Buffet’ Delights Your Album Palate” Little review through the blog link. Quality listen, with flavors galore. Treat yourself 😎 Pic 1: Flavor Drop at the Goodhouse Social Club on 07/31/25 Pic 2: Matt Jalbert on Bandcamp.com 🙏 @thejalbertreport @coloredmusic #mattjalbert #tauk #taukband #colorredvinyl #jazz #funk #fusion #psychedlicrock #jamband #jambands #musicreview #albumreview #musicblog #jazzblog #musicwriting #mostlymusic #sauceitup
Oteil Burbridge brought his friends to The Cap last night for a show of pure love, positive energy and great basslines. Crazy amount of talent—Kimocks, Melvin Seals, more—across the stage 😎 “Love And War” clip here. Music th
Oteil Burbridge brought his friends to The Cap last night for a show of pure love, positive energy and great basslines. Crazy amount of talent—Kimocks, Melvin Seals, more—across the stage 😎 “Love And War” clip here. Music that grooves, lyrics that resonate. Never enough Dead, Allmans, funk and soul. The burger and fries at McShane’s beforehand filled me up, but I now have the necessary fuel for the weekend. I hope you do, too ✌️
The Alex Skolnick Trio turned into a quartet for “Up From The Skies” when Living Colour’s Vernon Reid joined the fun. Just one reason why live music is unpredictable and beautiful. An otherwise stellar night of musical improv. Alwa
The Alex Skolnick Trio turned into a quartet for “Up From The Skies” when Living Colour’s Vernon Reid joined the fun. Just one reason why live music is unpredictable and beautiful. An otherwise stellar night of musical improv. Always good for the soul. Thrash legend playing jazz, on the day after his bday. Album launch party, too. Closing moments of the Hendrix cut here, more highlights through the channel link ✌️ Two of my favorites together. What a Tuesday 😎
I miss seeing Particle live. Their last studio album, from 2018, is still heavy in my rotation. The lead track alone will do wonders for your energy level ⚡️ “Song for Sunday: ‘Wire’ by Particle” Check it out through my Subs
I miss seeing Particle live. Their last studio album, from 2018, is still heavy in my rotation. The lead track alone will do wonders for your energy level ⚡️ “Song for Sunday: ‘Wire’ by Particle” Check it out through my Substack link. Just listen to those keyboards while you step on the accelerator 🎹 Photo from Particle show on 08/06/2015.
During the pandemic, Spirit Adrift was one of several bands that became part of my musical diet. And the very first song of theirs that I heard in 2021 still carries so much meaning 🤔 “Song for Sunday: ‘Forge Your Future’ by Spiri
During the pandemic, Spirit Adrift was one of several bands that became part of my musical diet. And the very first song of theirs that I heard in 2021 still carries so much meaning 🤔 “Song for Sunday: ‘Forge Your Future’ by Spirit Adrift” Check out the second entry in this new series through the Substack link. Modern trad metal is a great motivator while tackling weekend chores 😎 Any band you latch onto during Covid? Always up for recommendations!
Corey Glover. Sorry, Mr Corey Glover. Always stellar, with Living Colour or in another group like The Soul Experience. More of this 🙌 Dinner and a show with a good friend at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck. No bridges or tunnels, home by 10. Yes, pl
Corey Glover. Sorry, Mr Corey Glover. Always stellar, with Living Colour or in another group like The Soul Experience. More of this 🙌 Dinner and a show with a good friend at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck. No bridges or tunnels, home by 10. Yes, please 😎 Maze cover “Before I Let Go” here, more clips through the channel link, including the one LC song. Hope your weekend is off and running!
Sign me up for any show with three NJ thrash bands on the bill. That was the case at Dingbatz recently, and one of those groups really stood out 🤔 “A Few Words on Opening Bands and Paralysis” Latest story through the blog link. These g
Sign me up for any show with three NJ thrash bands on the bill. That was the case at Dingbatz recently, and one of those groups really stood out 🤔 “A Few Words on Opening Bands and Paralysis” Latest story through the blog link. These guys in Paralysis are still so young, yet so seasoned. Do not miss them 🤘 Buy local, listen local, support opening bands 😎
Fireworks in Frenchtown. Kings Of Thrash came, saw and dominated the fun Artie’s B&G. Great mix of Megadeth standards and deep cuts from Ellefson, Young and the boys. “Into The Lungs Of Hell” 🤘 Hell yeah. Got a “Cold Gin Sometimes you just keep seeing the same people. Multi-instrumentalist Jason Crosby guested with WSP and DMB earlier this year, then toured with Oteil’s band. I had a blast all three times. ✏️ “Where Is Jason Crosby Now?!” 🎻🎹 The Jersey strong, Jersey fast 🤘 “Song for Sunday: ‘Bring Me The Night’ by Overkill Latest on Substack. Get the blood flowing 💚🖤 What’s your favorite sauce for food? Matt Jalbert’s debut solo LP is seven tracks of jazz, funk and psychedelic rock. Plus, “Sauce Buffet” is just a great title for an instrumental guitar album. The whole experience is not on Oteil Burbridge brought his friends to The Cap last night for a show of pure love, positive energy and great basslines. Crazy amount of talent—Kimocks, Melvin Seals, more—across the stage 😎 “Love And War” clip here. Music th The Alex Skolnick Trio turned into a quartet for “Up From The Skies” when Living Colour’s Vernon Reid joined the fun. Just one reason why live music is unpredictable and beautiful. An otherwise stellar night of musical improv. Alwa I miss seeing Particle live. Their last studio album, from 2018, is still heavy in my rotation. The lead track alone will do wonders for your energy level ⚡️ “Song for Sunday: ‘Wire’ by Particle” Check it out through my Subs During the pandemic, Spirit Adrift was one of several bands that became part of my musical diet. And the very first song of theirs that I heard in 2021 still carries so much meaning 🤔 “Song for Sunday: ‘Forge Your Future’ by Spiri Corey Glover. Sorry, Mr Corey Glover. Always stellar, with Living Colour or in another group like The Soul Experience. More of this 🙌 Dinner and a show with a good friend at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck. No bridges or tunnels, home by 10. Yes, pl Sign me up for any show with three NJ thrash bands on the bill. That was the case at Dingbatz recently, and one of those groups really stood out 🤔 “A Few Words on Opening Bands and Paralysis” Latest story through the blog link. These g

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