And the road goes on forever

Until it doesn't.

The group intended its Beacon concerts in March of this year to be its last, but the run was cut short by four shows because Mr. Allman developed bronchitis. That final stretch of four concerts plus an added two were what ended at 1:25 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29. It was 43 years to the day that Duane Allman, Mr. Allman’s brother and the group’s first leader, died. Several of his guitars were played for the occasion.

 

Blue Monday, Bessie Smith edition

Jack Bruce

1943 -- 2014

Come your house, you know he don't take long

Frank Mankiewicz

RIP.
 

Blue Monday, Van Morrison edition

You got me on my knees

Blue Monday, Elmore James edition

"When I was just a little boy of 17"

The most consequential president of my lifetime...yes, I've said it.

Even K-thug's come around.

But now the shoe is on the other foot: Obama faces trash talk left, right and center – literally – and doesn’t deserve it. Despite bitter opposition, despite having come close to self-inflicted disaster, Obama has emerged as one of the most consequential and, yes, successful presidents in American history. His health reform is imperfect but still a huge step forward – and it’s working better than anyone expected. Financial reform fell far short of what should have happened, but it’s much more effective than you’d think. Economic management has been half-crippled by Republican obstruction, but has nonetheless been much better than in other advanced countries. And environmental policy is starting to look like it could be a major legacy…

 Emphasis B-Juice

Heal thy self

Whoa, a balanced and factual story on the Affordable Care Act and health plan cancellations this year. 

There's always Kock Industries to fall back on

This humble blog would be remiss if it did not highlight a rare mention of Mt. Horeb in the news, lush home of my ancestors.

Blue Monday, Skip James edition

"We wouldn't not play"