Ever since a friend shared a memory of receiving a root canal while listening to Elton John’s “Bennie and the Jets” over the Muzak system, I have paid close attention to what the dentist spins while I’m in his chair. Here’s what was on the playlist today while my dentist did a little drilling (minor [...]

Flying from Sam Fuller on Vimeo.

Twitter feed here. 8:16 Rev. Al Green, Justin Timberlake and Keith Urban (wha?) perform “Let’s Stay Together.” It’s pretty good, except JT opens with a super long monologue. Also, midway though, Keith Urban explodes into a Jeff “Skunk” Baxter solo that would be worthy of a Steely Dan album. From 30 years ago. 8:24 – [...]

Best R&B Album: Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Hudson Best country performance by a duo or group with vocals (BCPBADOGWV): Sugarland, “Stay” Song of the Year: Coldplay, “Viva La Vida” Pop Collaboration with Vocals (PoCaVo): Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, “Rich Woman” Get used to these two, folks: Best Rock Album: Coldplay, “Viva La Vida” Best New [...]

It’s 8:04 Eastern and the Grammys are underway. If I can take my eyes off the screen, I’ll be tweeting, er twittering, here.

Viper on the football-team blanket. (Note: the Cardinals played in St. Louis when this blanket was manufactured.)

When the band Of Montreal visited Soundcheck last week, we asked band leader Kevin Barnes and guitarist Brian Poole to name their favorite among the many lavish costumes they’ve worn on stage. Make sure to watch until the end, when Barnes reveals a secret about shaving cream.

24. (tie) Metallica, Death Magnetic 24. (tie) Guns ‘n’ Roses, Chinese Democracy 23. Elbow, The Seldom Seen Kid 22. Sigur Rós – Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust 21. Frightened Rabbit, The Midnight Organ Fight 20. Punch Brothers, Punch 19. Of Montreal, Skeletal Lamping 18. Jamey Johnson, That Lonesome Song 17. Calexico, Carried to [...]