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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Pat Metheny-Continuing Decades of Musical Brilliance
In the late 1970’s I had heard musical friends talking about a guitarist that seemed to combine rock, classical and jazz music forms into a coherent style all his own. The music had great power but also elegance and clarity … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Pop culture
Tagged Beacon Theatre, Ben Williams, John Zorn, Letter From Home, Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny, Pat Metheny Group, Unity Band
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The “War on Drugs” has been an unmitigated FAILURE
Many years ago H.L Mencken, the storied American journalist, essayist, magazine editor, satirist, critic of American life and culture, and scholar of American English had some interesting things to say about Prohibition. “Prohibition has not only failed in its promises … Continue reading
Matt Harvey looking more like Seaver at every start
It was hot. It was humid. It was a steaming afternoon in the city of brotherly love. The NY METS were looking for a bright spot in an otherwise dismal season when Matt Harvey took the mound at Citizens Bank … Continue reading
Posted in NY Mets, Sports
Tagged Citizens Bank Park, Harvey, Matt Harvey, METS, New York Mets, Sandy Alderson, Tom Seaver, WFAN
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Immigration Reform?
I guess a lot of people think of me as a left-leaning liberal sort of guy…an old hippie with political and activist roots in the 60”s and early 70’s. That may be true on many fronts but when it comes … Continue reading
Stereotypes…The Sopranos…Gandolfini
Several years ago a friend was extolling the virtues of a then new TV series on HBO called THE SOPRANOS. At first I thought there was some musical connection. After it was explained to me that the show was about … Continue reading
Posted in TV
Tagged HBO, Italian American, James Gandolfini, Jersey, Sicily, Soprano, Television program, The Godfather, the mob, The Sopranos, Tony Soprano
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Those Russians have always been known for their sophisticated approach to humour!
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=95c_1371654375 Goofy yes, but hilarious nonetheless!
Why Do We Hate Lebron so Much!??!?
He is truly a gifted athlete. He is a man of endless talent and energy. His exploits on the court are well documented. He can shoot the jumper…he can go to the hole…his burst of speed and powerful upper body … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Chicago, Lebron James, Miami, Miami Heat, National Basketball Association, NBA, New York, Pat Riley
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Joe Refano Twitter account
My partner, the eminent Paul H. Brokaw reminds me to teel you that my Twitter handle is @joeref so please feel free to tweet tweet tweet. If it sounds interesting I’ll share it here. Oh yeah…and don’t forget to follow … Continue reading
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Don’t be scared…it’s just a beard…!
so said comedian extraordinare George Carlin. I lost the beard about 30 years ago but I’m still pretty darn funny! Here’s a conversation starter….name your three top STAND UP comedians of all time…but don’t stop there…tell me why why why! … Continue reading
Posted in comedy
Tagged Arts, Beard, Bill Cosby, Cat, Comedian, Comedy, Facial hair, George Carlin, Performing Arts, Richard Prior, Rodney Dangerfield, Woody Allen
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Russell Brand is brilliant…I think…
I have always had a certain respect and fondness for english crazy person Russell Brand. I grabbed this off of Facebook. Amazing to say the least. He is so quick he makes Dennis Miller sound like Foster Brooks. Wow http://gawker.com/russell-brand-destroys-msnbc-talk-show-host-for-treatin-513992493?utm_campaign=socialflow_gawker_twitter&utm_source=gawker_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
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Tagged Brian Shactman, Facebook, Katty Kay, Mika Brzezinski, Morning Joe, MSNBC, Russell Brand, Twitter
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