In the past year, particularly, I’ve come across several comments, both direct and indirect, from or about artists who have basically cut social media from their existence. I get it, and I’m almost there. But whatever its problems, I’ve connected with some wonderful musicians through social media, and Sugaar Pan is high on that list.…

I was very happy to see Ildikó Enyedi’s “Silent Friend” recently at the Aero, and actually had not been aware that she had been scheduled to do a Q&A when I bought the ticket. So, walking up to the theater, I had a burst of joy when I saw her name on the marquee. The…

On a good friend’s recommendation I saw Chloe Zhao’s “Hamnet” recently, in a theater, I’m happy to say. It’s worth your time, for sure. To be clear, I’ll never write a review, not here in any event and very likely not ever in the future. I’ve written reviews before, but if a review isn’t willing…

I was able to get to the Old Town Music Hall for a recent showing, with live organ accompaniment, of Buster Keaton’s “Sherlock, Jr.” It’s public domain now, so watch without guilt. Keaton would surely be pleased. If you’re in Southern California, even if you’re not particularly near El Segundo, take a look at the…

As a preface, I’ve long felt that music and musicians were better served by print media than digital, bearing in mind that my experience of print media included zines. I’ve considered doing a zine but the truth is that I’m a musician and not a writer, and whenever I start to write something I have…