Category Archives: Music

Back in the Saddle (almost)

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Ted Hicks

I know I’ve been quiet for an unusually long time, but two days after my last post on October 24, I was run over by an airport shuttle van while crossing the street at the intersection of 94th & Amsterdam … Continue reading →

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“Born in Chicago” — Black & White Blues

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Ted Hicks

************************************************************************************** I recently saw Born in Chicago, a fascinating documentary that lays out how black blues musicians in Chicago during the 1960s, including Howlin’ Wolf (above left), Muddy Waters (above right), Willie Dixon and many others, influenced and mentored hungry … Continue reading →

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“Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You” — Fare Thee Well

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Ted Hicks

“A Celebration of Kate McGarrigle,” a tribute concert honoring the music and memory of the Canadian singer-songwriter was held at Town Hall in New York City on May 12 and 13, 2011. She had been diagnosed with cancer in 2006, … Continue reading →

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