Well Tuned: Thanks Phil Lesh, Fare You Well
Phil Lesh has left this broke down place, but his music will continue on like the river that flows with sweet songs to rock our souls
Author: DW Dalrymple
DW is an ex-mountaineer now residing in the Palmetto State, a former political hack/public servant, aspiring beach bum and alleged rock-n-roll savant. Forever a student of the School of Life. You can find him on Twitter @BIG_DWD
Well-Tuned: It’s Getting Hot In Here, So Let’s Make A Playlist
As I sat enjoying another South Carolina sunset, I began to reminisce back through the years to create a playlist of some “hot” songs.
Well-Tuned: Ding Dong, The IPod Is Dead…
Attention! As of this week, Apple is no longer offering the IPod for sale, it is now sold out and discontinued. An end of an era they say.
Well-Tuned: Absolutely, Live Is Best, But
Of course there are bands and artists that I wish I could have witnessed live, but I have immersed myself into their momentous live recordings
Well-Tuned: Sometimes, Dire Straits is a Good Thing…
Dire Straits is one of those bands that put out well-written and well-played rock music for over a decade.
Well-Tuned: Hey Hey Rise Up With Pink Floyd
To see Pink Floyd come together today to raise awareness of the tragedy unfolding in the Ukraine would make my dad happy.
Well-Tuned: Take the Money and Run, or Musicians Avoiding Taxes
Successful musicians, athletes, politicians, big business; they all figured how to beat taxes while asking us to donate our time and money for causes they chose to support
Well-Tuned: The Show Must Go On…Or Not
Looking back into the history of rock and roll you can see how bands dealt with the loss of one of the group.
Well-Tuned: When the Bell Tolled for Hair Bands
Back then I was not a fan of the hair bands and was a straight up classic rock guy. To me they were just too polished, to predictable.
Well-Tuned: Let’s Talk Soundtracks
I have always been intrigued by movie and tv soundtracks. When the right song is paired to a scene it can elevate it to something unforgettable.
Well-Tuned: Just One More Song for the Road Please
Road songs. We all have them. Every genre of music has them. So dear reader, Here’s a small list for your consideration
Saturday Music: I’ve Got That Feeling
That feeling I have deep down inside that Paul sings about? That feeling manifests itself in different ways when I really contemplate it.
9/11: A Day Like Any Other, Until
Like all other Americans, 9/11 had a direct effect on my life starting with what I saw that morning.
You Can Pick Your Friends
I have realized how truly blessed I am…I have my friends and family by my side to face whatever 2021 is bringing my way
Rolling The Dice On A Rainy Day
Symposium: The slow kid was just as fast as the fastest of the bunch when rolling the dice. The kid who was afraid to swing across the gully on a vine could take over the world in a game of Risk.
Good Intentions, Lessons Learned
The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. After serving my community for over a decade in politics I learned exactly what that meant
Pollution: Remediation and Rebirth, But At What Cost?
What will rise up from the ashes of what was once the largest employee owned business in the country? Clean air is a start…
Hey Man, I Need a Solid…
Being polite is one thing. Being taken advantage of because of being polite is another.
Goodbye Stranger, It’s Time to Ramble On, Nice to Know You….
One of my many idiosyncrasies is trying to not say goodbye in everyday life. “Catch you later” or just “later” are my stock valedictions.
I Feel It In the Air, the Summer’s Out of Reach…
I just got back from a late summer vacation. It was a great trip. My wife and I are creatures of habit. We go to the same beach once or twice a year. Occasionally...
