Wednesday, February 22, 2017

The month of February is drawing to a close and with it hopefully the coldest part of the winter season. Spring is on the horizon and with it the traditional renewing of life. Hopefully this coming March will snow free, I've had enough for a lifetime. Although my time of working for the US Post Office has come to an end, I am officially retired, my time with 88.1fm & WCWP.org is still going on as  strong as ever. Judging from the albums that I have acquired so far this year and the concerts that have come to the tri-state area so far it looks like 2017 is going to be a spectacular year for the world of the arts. With album releases from Rick Wakeman, Branches, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Lowland Hum and others it seems that the winter lull is over and creativity is once more on the rise. I know for myself that I have a renewed vigor for playing great music on the radio and the hunt and search for new music to play on the radio show is in full swing once again. Upcoming concerts include appearances by Lowland Hum, Branches, The Choir, & The 77's. Once again as far as concerts are concerned the big boys play in places like Madison Square Garden or the soon to be reopened Nassau Coliseum, but for my money the real magic happens in the much smaller venues. The small clubs and bars as well as house concerts are the best places to see great live music. The Bitter End, The Mercury Lounge, The Rockwood Music Hall, All Angels Cafe are all perfect rooms for an evening of spectacular live music. The festival season is also just around the corner with events like SXSW and the Great South Bay Music Festival on the horizon. Be sure to join in the search for great art and never ever be content to settle for second best.