Doc's Wife Takes 'The Long Journey'

Sad to note passing of Rosa Lee Watson,  wife of the legendary Doc Watson (who passed earlier this year),  and writer of this classic song:

Highlight Of This Year's Macy's Parade

Someone sighted the return of the Pepper-Spray Cop.

Great Shakes

If it's late Friday it must be time for Paul Krugman's music pick.   This week his choice is Alabama Shakes, though he notes they a...

Black Friday on My Mind

"I'll spend my bread/I'll lose my head." Well, not me.  

Your 'Black Friday' Antidote

Take one (below) and see me in the morning, or better yet try my favorite version here .

Gaza Debate

As Glenn Greenwald points out, more criticisn of Israel in this two minutes of a debate via the BBC then we heard most nights on U.S. cable ...

Thanksgiving Classic Uncut

Perhaps the most famous Thanksgiving concert ever was The Band's farewell "Last Waltz" later immortalized by the film.   The m...