Concerts Up Close

I’ve been going to concerts for the past 35 years. I saw Peter Frampton in 1976, and Lynrd Skynrd when they were all still alive (“Free Bird!”). I’ve seen Jackson Browne too many times to count, Bob Dylan twice, and …

Visit to My Back Porch: Michael Perry

Intro by Men’s Health deputy editor, Matt Marion I’m a huge music fan, but that’s not why Maria asked me to write this introduction to her Back Porch interview with Michael Perry. See, I’m also the deputy editor at Men’s …

A Visit to My Back Porch: Seth Avett

First of all, here is a sad truth I didn’t have to disclose but will: My lucky assistant Dana did this interview, so I didn’t get to talk directly with Seth, of the Avett Brothers. But maybe that’s a good …

My Top 10 Favorite Songs for Summer

Well, if you know anything about me, the thing to know is that summer is my favorite season of all. I would be happy with All Summer All Of The Time! And music is one of my favorite ways of …

A Visit to My Back Porch: Ari Picker of Lost in the Trees

I first heard about the band Lost in the Trees from my daughter Maya. But then I read about them in Garden and Gun. So I knew they must be good. They are a totally interesting mix of singer-songwriter, alt-country …

A Visit to My Back Porch: Adam Gardner from Guster

I can’t quite remember how I first learned about Guster. But I think it must be because of their song “Amsterdam,” which is one of my all-time favorite songs. As a writer, how can I not love the line “I’m …

Ten Reasons Why I Love Bob Dylan

I picked up the recent issue of Rolling Stone magazine that celebrates Bob Dylan’s 70th birthday. I was in the airport, on a very long and unexpected airport delay, so I had time to spend. I was a bit miffed …