My Wife and I were fortunate to catch Mark Knopfler's appearance at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey. We both have wanted to see him for some time, and he did not let down.
Mr. Knopfler and his tight band, which included Guy Fletcher from the later Dire Straits lineup, played a 2+ hour show which was comprised mostly of solo work, but did include a handful of Dire Straits songs.
As expected, Mr. Knopfler's guitar playing was about as good as one could hope to hear. He sadly was suffering through a pinched nerve in his back which kept him seated through the show, but if you closed your eyes you would never have known it.
Here is the setlist:
Border Reiver
What It Is
Sailing to Philadelphia
Coyote
Prairie Wedding
Hill Farmer's Blues
Romeo & Juliet
Sultans of Swing
Donegan's Gone
Get Lucky
Marbletown
Speedway at Nazareth
Telegraph Road
Brothers in Arms
So Far Away
Piper to the End
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
In Memoriam - Delores Holmes
Delores Holmes, a local musician here in New Jersey, passed away on April 16 2010.
Born in 1946, Ms. Holmes was a member of the Bruce Springsteen Band in the late 60's through the Early 70's. She and her Daughter, Layonne Holmes, performed together in the group Rain and were both members of The Shirley's.
Ms. Holmes was also a member of Holiday Express, and charity group which performs primarily between Thanksgiving and New Years.
Rest in Peace
Born in 1946, Ms. Holmes was a member of the Bruce Springsteen Band in the late 60's through the Early 70's. She and her Daughter, Layonne Holmes, performed together in the group Rain and were both members of The Shirley's.
Ms. Holmes was also a member of Holiday Express, and charity group which performs primarily between Thanksgiving and New Years.
Rest in Peace
Friday, March 19, 2010
In Memoriam - Fess Parker
Actor Fess Parker passed away today of natural causes at the age of 85.
Like many kids growing up in the 1970's, Davy Crockett was one of the many programs we were able to see on the Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday Nights. Although I cannot remember details of many of the episodes, I always loved the show and the natural actor playing the part of Davy Crockett. In a rare feat of 1950's acting, you never felt like Mr. Parker was "acting". I'm sure one of the reasons I have a love of the outdoors was due to year of playing Davy Crockett as a child.
Mr. Parker also played the part of Daniel Boone on TV from 1964-1970. He also memorably played the Father in Old Yeller, another Disney classic, which brought some of the adult themes which were in their animated classics to the live action format.
Mr. Parker focused on a career in real estate development in the 1970's and in 1989 started The Fess Parker Winery, which is still very successful.
On my first trip to Walt Disney World in the late 1970's, my parents were more than patient and tolerant when the only souvenir I wanted was Davy Crockett's trademark coonskin hat. They tried to persuade me to get the Peter Pan hat, but I broke them down. Of course what every 8 year old needs on a hot Orlando night is a fur hat. I loved that hat and wore it more than I should have.
Our sympathies go out to Mr. Parker's family and may he rest in peace.
Like many kids growing up in the 1970's, Davy Crockett was one of the many programs we were able to see on the Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday Nights. Although I cannot remember details of many of the episodes, I always loved the show and the natural actor playing the part of Davy Crockett. In a rare feat of 1950's acting, you never felt like Mr. Parker was "acting". I'm sure one of the reasons I have a love of the outdoors was due to year of playing Davy Crockett as a child.
Mr. Parker also played the part of Daniel Boone on TV from 1964-1970. He also memorably played the Father in Old Yeller, another Disney classic, which brought some of the adult themes which were in their animated classics to the live action format.
Mr. Parker focused on a career in real estate development in the 1970's and in 1989 started The Fess Parker Winery, which is still very successful.
On my first trip to Walt Disney World in the late 1970's, my parents were more than patient and tolerant when the only souvenir I wanted was Davy Crockett's trademark coonskin hat. They tried to persuade me to get the Peter Pan hat, but I broke them down. Of course what every 8 year old needs on a hot Orlando night is a fur hat. I loved that hat and wore it more than I should have.
Our sympathies go out to Mr. Parker's family and may he rest in peace.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Greatest Movie Moments-UP
In honor of the upcoming Academy Awards, I wanted to include what is probably my favorite moment from last years movies (at lease the ones I saw), the Best Picture, and Best Animated Picture nominee, UP.
In a sequence that has been written about by everyone who has seen Up, the opening sequence of the movie is among the most moving ever put on film. After a brief setup of how main character Carl and Ellie meet, a summary of their life together is presented with no dialogue, just musical accompaniment. I know few people who make it through this sequence with at least not getting choked up.
The sequence shows how no matter what plans you may have, everyday events usually take precedence, and that maybe the greatest adventures in your life are not what or where you thought they would be.
In a sequence that has been written about by everyone who has seen Up, the opening sequence of the movie is among the most moving ever put on film. After a brief setup of how main character Carl and Ellie meet, a summary of their life together is presented with no dialogue, just musical accompaniment. I know few people who make it through this sequence with at least not getting choked up.
The sequence shows how no matter what plans you may have, everyday events usually take precedence, and that maybe the greatest adventures in your life are not what or where you thought they would be.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
2010 Academy Award Nominations
Next Tuesday nominees are announced for this years Academy Awards. The ceremony will be on Sunday March 7, 2010.
This, for some reason, is one of my favorite times of the year.
This year, there will be 10 movies nominated for Best Picture, as opposed to the usual 5. Here are the movies I think will be nominated.
1-Avatar
2-The Blind Side
3-Crazy Heart
4-An Education
5-500 Days of Summer
6-The Hurt Locker
7-Inglourious Basterds
8-The Last Station
9-Precious
10-Up In the Air
Here are the dark horse possibilities.
District 9
A Serious Man
A Single Man
Star Trek
Most of these are givens, but a couple are long shots. I'm sure I will change my mind about 20 times before next Tuesday when the nominations are announced.
This, for some reason, is one of my favorite times of the year.
This year, there will be 10 movies nominated for Best Picture, as opposed to the usual 5. Here are the movies I think will be nominated.
1-Avatar
2-The Blind Side
3-Crazy Heart
4-An Education
5-500 Days of Summer
6-The Hurt Locker
7-Inglourious Basterds
8-The Last Station
9-Precious
10-Up In the Air
Here are the dark horse possibilities.
District 9
A Serious Man
A Single Man
Star Trek
Most of these are givens, but a couple are long shots. I'm sure I will change my mind about 20 times before next Tuesday when the nominations are announced.
Monday, January 18, 2010
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