Dick Beach

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Ben Bailey at the Cohoes Music Hall. Ben Bailey is a big (like tall and big) man.  He is also a very funny man. Most folks know him from Cash Cab – which ran for 15 years and is still a staple in the land of re-runs.  Being funny and keeping a hack license in […]

Since 1974, The Stone Pony has been the anchor of the music scene in Asbury Park, NJ.  As noted previously by this author, Bruce, Little Steven and Southside are good friends.  And on this past Saturday Night of Labor Day Weekend, it was, indeed, the center of the music universe as far as the Jersey […]

Tower of Power Review. What kind of band do you think would have players nicknamed MiMi, Iron Mike, Triple Threat, Big Love and The Funky Doctor?  Well, if you guessed the Mighty Might Tower of Power you either know who they are or read the title (which camp are you in). For the uninitiated, Tower […]

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at The Egg – review. Once upon a time, there were three little boys in Asbury Park, NJ.  Bruce, Johnny and Stevie. They grew up great friends and all became musicians.  Everyone love Little Steven – great guitar player and Rock and Blues historian.  He also plays with a […]

Dave Faulkner is the leader of the HooDoo Gurus. A fascinating character, a storyteller – sometimes of difficult topics – and just a great guy. RRX: First, obviously, thank you for taking the time out. Cary (Dave’s publicist) is a complete mensch. He’s great. We love him. So, thank you for that.  DF: My pleasure. […]

One rarely expects a bona fide rock and roll star to be humble and a singular storyteller.  Willie Nile is all that and more. His solo performance at the Linda this evening was entertaining, energetic and, most of all, personal.  The backdrop he provided for his material shows a man of thought and character.  From […]

Klaatu barada nikto is a phrase from The Day the Earth Stood Still. Willie Nile’s  latest release plays homage to that film. He comes to The Linda on February 18th  and this is part of the story. RRX: We’re speaking with Willie Nile, who has been described as the troubadour of New York City. We […]

RRX: We’re speaking with Carole Pope.  Thanks so much for your time. CP: Glad to be here. RRX: You were born in England and moved to Canada and subsequently all  around.  When did you start to become interested in music and the arts? CP: I think that started when I was nine. I don’t know. […]

By his own admission, is a workaholic. School, sports, homework then rock band. Rinse and repeat. This classically trained percussionist is now the go to drummer for everyone who is anyone. RRX: First, thank you. Kenny KA is my victim today for an interview KA: Yeah. I am a busy man, that’s for sure. The list […]

All images should be credited to: Courtesy Running Press The Cocktail Workshop  Photos are copyright @ 2021 by Quaker City Mercantile Cover copyright @ 2021 by Hatchette Book Group, Inc/ RRX: Gentlemen, first, thank you very much. Much appreciated. I’m speaking with Steve Erase and Adam Grasse about their new book, The Cocktail Workshop, which […]


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