And it was a freezing Friday in February....

Off to Somerville tonight to meet up with Peter (possibly Joe, Kay, Andy, Carolyn, Ron) to see the Mercy Brothers featuring Barrence Whitfield at Sally O'Brien's. Of note, Somerville defeated the supremely talented Bristol CT American Legion squad in the 1962 American Legion NE baseball championship game in Keene, NH.

Reviews for Lucinda's West range from flawless to flawed, but generally paint it as dark, but redeemingly beautiful in various degrees. Rolling Stone gave it 4 stars, but felt that her songwriting has "dropped half a notch." I haven't had time, but intend to give a good listen this weekend.

Eric Danton, Hartford Courant - review

Thom Jurek, All Music Guide - review (loves it)

Andy Whitman, Paste Magazine - review (whoa, takes Lucinda to task)

Robert Christgau, Rolling Stone - review

I now read Sports Illustrated for its music-themed swimsuit edition articles. This year's shoot was at the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland (rocks!). Here is the Jimmy Buffett SI swimsuit edition video. For Tim Hardaway, they have the old Burt Reynolds Playgirl centerfold shot in there. BTW, nice job, Tim. And just what were you thinking? It's curious that someone famous for his "killer crossover" would say such things.

Hanson at Toad's Place. Don't miss it!