Rob’s Rules of Social Media Etiquette
I belong to several social networks. Overall, I enjoy the experience and they’re all useful for different reasons. …
Friday, June 13: Stephanie McKay at Central Park Summerstage
My friend Stephanie brings her powerful vocals and infectious brew of soul and funk to bear to kick…
NY Times on J*Davey
Further reinforcing my point of a cultural shift: When J*Davey first appeared three years ago, it presaged a…
Keep your (brand) promise, Barack
From Barack Obama’s remarks last night: Sixteen months have passed since we first stood together on the steps…
Bo Diddley, 1928 – 2008
By now, it’s no news to most of you and rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Bo Diddley passed away…
Rock is the new Black
So writes Jim Farber of the NY Daily News, as he gets into the whys of the mainstreaming…
Holiday weekend reading
If I weren’t a dad, then the long weekend could be one of going out to eat, taking…
MTV asks: Is theater finally catching up to the street?
MTV News recently ran a piece that explores how the rock musical is attracting a new, younger generation…
The Empire Strikes Barack
Thanks to Todd And for the heads-up on this. You don’t have to be a Star Wars fan…
Black rock musical “Passing Strange” racks up multiple Broadway nominations
Over at Bold As Love, I’ve listed the awards and categories that "Passing Strange" is in contention for. …
Hero or victim?
One of this past Sunday’s Postsecrets.
Barack Obama on race
What was on display today was the power of Obama. Let me explain. He frequently talks about unity…