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“Glass Houses”: Billy Joel’s (Mostly) Rockin’ 80s Album
A literal sound of breaking glass announced Billy Joel's 80s album, "Glass Houses." A look back at this eclectic project.
Ellen Fagan
Ellen Fagan is a forever New Yorker, long-time Greenwich Village resident and vintage Duke University graduate with hippie-esque leanings. The best description of Ellen was given to her by a sardonic lawyer during the voir dire of one of her myriad Jury Duty stints: "...housewife, mom, voracious reader, freelance writer, copy editor, jewelry designer and frequent cyber-sleuth."
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Walking In Memphis”
Marc Cohn took some advice from James Taylor and took a little trip for inspiration. The result? "Walking In Memphis."
“Brothers and Sisters”: Peak Allman Brothers
The story of The Allman Brothers is almost Southern gothic. But one year, and one album, put them on a better path. A new book explores it.
“Periodic Boyfriends”: Lust, Loss, Sonnets
Our talented friend Drew Pisarra has just written a book recounting the heartache of relationships -- in a unique way. We review it.
The Joys of Dixieland Jazz
The bright sound of Dixieland jazz evokes a specific era -- and never fails to get you moving (even just a little).