Snider was a Dodger fan's answer to the question, who's the best centerfielder in New York -- a debate involving fellow greats Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle that long outlasted their rivalry of the 1950s. After they retired, this holy trinity of New York centerfielders -- all in the Hall of Fame -- appeared together on sports talk shows to discuss the rivalry among their World Series-winning teams, their fondest moments on the field, and to kid one another about their enduring association. A popular song "Talkin' Baseball" by Terry Cashman in 1981 made the exploits of "Willie, Mickey and the Duke" even more legendary. (complete story)Sorry, I can't find the original "Talkin' Baseball" by Terry Cashman.
The life of a touring musician is rough, as Sarah Borges can attest.
The lagging economy makes things difficult, as does the extended time
away from home. Plus, "You're only alone when you go to a rest-stop
bathroom. It's crazy," she says with a laugh. Since Borges
released her first album in 2005, she and her three bandmates in the
Broken Singles (including guitarist and husband Lyle Brewer) have been
on the road. Their shows are renowned for Borges' exuberant stage
presence and the band's energetic, rowdy, punk-cum-country tunes. But
despite their success, which includes two additional studio albums and a
live collection, the band is taking a long hiatus and Borges will
perform solo, just as she did a decade ago when she first started
playing.
"On weekends I was out of Poplarville as fast as my Ford Falcon would take me. In those days, folk music was happening in New Orleans… New Orleans competed on the world stage at all levels… The Bayou Room was smack-dab in the heart of the Bourbon Street strip joints… The people who taught me as much about being a performer as anybody performed on that little stage… After the last show at the Bayou Room, I would make my way to Jackson Square with my gig bag and set up shop on the corner of Chartres and Conti. I will never, ever forget the first time someone actually dropped money into my cigar box and told me I was good. I would bang away till the wee hours of the morning, until my cuticles bled or there was no one listening. Then I would count my money, close up shop, and relax at the Morning Call with a cup of café au lait and an order of beignets…” (more)
Her new album, Blessed, produced by Don Was, is out March 1st. Peter M is already on board for her Boston tour stop. (Review in Boston.com)
The White Stripes would like to announce that today, February 2nd, 2011,
their band has officially ended and will make no further new recordings or perform live.
The reason is not due to artistic differences or lack of wanting to continue, nor any health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in good health.
It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve
What is beautiful and special about the band and have it stay that way.
Meg and Jack want to thank every one of their fans and admirers
for the incredible support they have given throughout the 13 plus years of the White Stripes’ intense and incredible career.
Third Man Records will continue to put out unreleased live and studio recordings from The White Stripes in their Vault
Subscription record club, as well as through regular channels.
Both Meg and Jack hope this decision isn’t met with sorrow by their fans
but that it is seen as a positive move done out of respect for the art and music that the band has created. It is also done
with the utmost respect to those fans who’ve shared in those 
